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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

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FDA cites a statute known as the Delaney Clause , which requires FDA to ban any additive found to cause cancer in people or animals.

The agency said it was taking the action as a “matter of law” because some studies have found that the dye caused cancer in lab rats.

The dye is known as erythrosine, FD&C Red No. 3 or Red 3.

Food manufacturers will have until January 2027 to remove the dye from their products.

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