FDA bans Red No. 3 dye found in many of your favorite snacks
Scientists knew it causes cancer in rats since the 1980s. The Food and Drug Administration is banning the use of Red No. 3, the petroleum-based dye that gives many popular foods and drinks their recognizable, vibrant hues. Although some companies already began phasing out the additive prior to the FDA’s January 15 announcement, the synthetic ingredient is…