After the Red No. 3 ban, there are now eight color additives approved by the FDA. They are FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Green No. 3, Orange B, Citrus Red No. 2, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Yellow No. 6.

As of January 15, 2025, red dye No. 3 is officially banned in the United States. This decision was made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after testing linked the chemical to cancer growth in animals.

Delaware legislators joined the Food and Drug Administration’s recent ban on Red No. 3 by introducing a bill in the First State this month with the same goal. Here’s what we know so far. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Red No.

Following the ban of red dye No. 3 in the United States, experts weigh in on the potential health risks of red dye No. 40, yellow dye No. 5 and others.

The synthetic additive found in thousands of food products will now be phased out by 2027, but advocates say the agency's move is long overdue

The FDA banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 based on a petition asking that the agency follow a specific guideline.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last dye, leading those to think Red Dye No. 40 could be next. How are these dyes different?

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Red dye 3—also known as red dye No.3 and erythrosine—is a synthetic dye that’s derived from petroleum. The dye is usually used in some foods to create a bright, cherry-red color.

The FDA is giving food manufacturers until Jan. 15, 2027, to reformulate their products to comply with the rule banning Red Dye No. 3.

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The FDA has banned the use of FD&C Red Dye No. 3 in foods and medicines due to its potential health risks. Discover the science behind this food coloring and its substitutes.