Red No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a color additive made from petroleum that gives foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red color.
The dye, known for its bright cherry-red color, is found in candies, snack cakes, maraschino cherries, and some beverages.
Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You've likely encountered Red 3 before. It's a common ...
The FDA has banned a red food dye that has long been on the enemies list of consumer groups, as well as the designated next ...
The U.S. Drug and Food Administration has banned Red Dye No. 3 in foods. The removal addresses a color additive petition submitted in 2022, which cited its connection to cancer and behavioral ...
The president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest has pinpointed three more additives they’d like to see banned ...
With the recent news that the Food and Drug Administration is banning Red No. 3, the artificial dye that is considered a potential carcinogen, some experts are saying it could be the start of a much ...