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FDA Bans Red 3 Dye in Food Products Amid Growing Push to Eliminate Synthetic Colourants

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In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made the decision to ban the dye Red 3, also known as erythrosine, from being used in food products. This includes candies, cough syrup, baked goods, and frozen treats. The FDA’s move came after studies revealed that Red 3 caused cancer in lab rats. Under federal […]