FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods

[Michie]

The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesdayit’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to cancer in animals.

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FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods

Evidence shows that the synthetic dye can cause cancer in lab animals.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Michie]

So will they be pulling items that are already on the shelves?

 

[jas3]

So will they be pulling items that are already on the shelves?

From the article:

"Food manufacturers will have until Jan. 15, 2027, to reformulate their products. Companies that make ingested drugs, such as dietary supplements, will get an additional year."

 

[Michie]

From the article:

"Food manufacturers will have until Jan. 15, 2027, to reformulate their products. Companies that make ingested drugs, such as dietary supplements, will get an additional year."

Well I did not read that close enough. I looked but missed it. Thanks!

 

[RileyG]

Good!

 

[linux.poet]

Hopefully that will reduce colon cancer incidence, in young people and otherwise.

 

[Valletta]

Hopefully that will reduce colon cancer incidence, in young people and otherwise.

Yes, but it is too bad Joe waited until just before RFK assumed his role to implement the ban.