What Food Dye Has Been Banned in the US? Unpacking the Red No. 3 Ruling
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In January 2025, the FDA announced a nationwide ban on FD&C Red No. 3 for food and ingested drugs, a long-anticipated move following decades of consumer safety concerns. What food dye has been banned in the US? The federal ruling marked a major victory for advocates, prompted by mounting evidence linking the color additive to health risks, particularly cancer in animal studies.
