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

The dye, known for its bright cherry-red color, is found in candies, snack cakes, maraschino cherries, and some beverages.

Newsweek published a list of some of the foods and drinks that contain Red No. 3. Those items include: Candies like Pez ...

Flamin' Hot Cheetos inspired a film, a music video and many other foods that use it as an ingredient. Will the red dye 3 ban ...

Food and Drug Administration officials granted a 2022 petition filed by two dozen food safety and health advocates.

T he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, more ...

For decades, FD&C Red No. 3 has added its vivid cherry-red hue to candies and cupcakes—but its risks have been debated just as long.

The FDA has banned red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs, the agency announced. But what exactly is red dye No. 3, and why ...

After the FDA’s ban, a food safety expert and toxicologist break down if your favorite products may be affected.

VERIFY answers four questions about the common food additive red dye No. 3, including what products contain it and if the FDA ...