Foods That Contain Erythrosine (Red No. 3)
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In January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially moved to ban Red Dye No. 3 (also known as erythrosine) in food and ingested drugs. Erythrosine, a synthetic food coloring, has long been used to impart a cherry-red or pink hue to a wide variety of products, from candies to fruit cocktails. This action reflects mounting safety concerns and follows bans already in place in other countries.