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Red No. 3

FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 Over Cancer Concerns in Lab Rats

The federal prohibition, effective in 2027, follows decades of advocacy and aligns with California’s earlier ban on the synthetic additive.

FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs Over Cancer Concerns