FDA bans red dye

Valentine's Day treats might look a little different in the next few years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned Red No. 3, a dye that gives food and drink a bright, cherry-red ...
Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is a synthetic red food dye once popular in candies and cakes. The ... [+] FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 under the Delaney Clause, citing cancer risks observed in ...
Even though the FDA is banning red dye No. 3, that doesn’t mean Cosmic Brownies are also taboo. The chocolate treat isn’t ...