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FDA Bans Red Dye #3 (2 Viewers)

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The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drugs, more than 30 years after scientists discovered links to cancer in animals, the agency announced Wednesday.

A synthetic color additive made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is used to give foods and beverages a bright cherry-red color.


What Products Contain Red Dye 3?​

Red Dye No. 3 is a common ingredient in various foods, drinks and medicines. Items that often contain the dye include:

Candies​

  • Pez Candy Assorted Fruit
  • Dubble Bubble Original Twist Bubble Gum
  • Brach's Candy Corn
  • Jelly Belly candies
  • Trolli Sour Crunchy Crawlers

Baked Goods and Snacks​

  • Entenmann's Little Bites Party Cake Mini Muffins
  • Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot
  • Toaster pastries
  • Cookies with red icing or decorations

Dairy and Frozen Desserts​

  • Strawberry-flavored milk
  • Certain ice cream flavors and frozen yogurt
  • Ice pops and frozen fruit bars

Fruit Products​

  • Dole Fruit Packs
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Some fruit cocktails

Beverages​

  • Yoo-hoo Strawberry Drink
  • Certain sodas and fruit-flavored drinks

Medications and Supplements​

  • Some cough syrups
  • Gummy vitamins
  • PediaSure Grow & Gain Kids' Ready-to-Drink Strawberry Shake
 
Red dye #2 was banned in the US in 1976, though is still legal in many other countries. This caused items such as red m&m's and red froot loops to cease being made for a good while.
 
Cripes almighty
The original Franken Berry cereal contained Red Dye No. 2, which was removed from the FDA's Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) list in 1976. The dye was also used in other products, such as ice cream and hot dog casings.

Explanation
  • The FDA removed Red Dye No. 2 from the GRAS list after a Russian study in 1971 reported that the dye caused tumors in female rats.

  • The FDA also banned other dyes in response to public outcry and the possibility that trace elements in the dyes could be carcinogenic.

  • Red Dye No. 2 caused some children to have pink-colored stools for months.
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"No, Pop-Tarts do not contain red dye 3, but they do contain red 40 and other synthetic food dyes."

n/m

They're like Oreos, session beers, and sex after 20-something years of marriage. They might not be had with the same frequency as earlier in life, but I like knowing they're an option.
 
Max Power said:
The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drugs, more than 30 years after scientists discovered links to cancer in animals, the agency announced Wednesday.

A synthetic color additive made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is used to give foods and beverages a bright cherry-red color.

What Products Contain Red Dye 3?​

  • Cookies with red icing or decorations

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Red icing on cookies/cakes always tasted toxic to me. Bitter, toxic grossness.
 
Phew, Turkey Hill Premium Black Cherry ice cream is red 40.

Although I've probably consumed a tractor-trailer load of cherry Pez in my lifetime, so I may be doomed anyway.
 
Max Power said:
The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drugs, more than 30 years after scientists discovered links to cancer in animals, the agency announced Wednesday.

A synthetic color additive made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is used to give foods and beverages a bright cherry-red color.


What Products Contain Red Dye 3?​

Red Dye No. 3 is a common ingredient in various foods, drinks and medicines. Items that often contain the dye include:

Candies​

  • Pez Candy Assorted Fruit
  • Dubble Bubble Original Twist Bubble Gum
  • Brach's Candy Corn
  • Jelly Belly candies
  • Trolli Sour Crunchy Crawlers

Baked Goods and Snacks​

  • Entenmann's Little Bites Party Cake Mini Muffins
  • Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot
  • Toaster pastries
  • Cookies with red icing or decorations

Dairy and Frozen Desserts​

  • Strawberry-flavored milk
  • Certain ice cream flavors and frozen yogurt
  • Ice pops and frozen fruit bars

Fruit Products​

  • Dole Fruit Packs
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Some fruit cocktails

Beverages​

  • Yoo-hoo Strawberry Drink
  • Certain sodas and fruit-flavored drinks

Medications and Supplements​

  • Some cough syrups
  • Gummy vitamins
  • PediaSure Grow & Gain Kids' Ready-to-Drink Strawberry Shake
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I assume all of those products can just get a new red dye and move on? There can’t possibly be a reason that one particular red dye was needed, right?
 

Is Red Dye 40 Safe?​


The color additive found in many pre-packaged foods may affect those with ADHD or allergies

Do you notice your kiddo gets hyper after eating a cookie coated with bright red frosting and rainbow sprinkles? It’s natural to assume that sugar is the culprit, but research suggests some of the blame belongs to artificial food dyes like red dye 40.

So, what is red dye 40? Red dye 40, made from petroleum, is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in foods and drinks.

But some studies have linked artificial food dyes like red dye 40 to hyperactivity, including ADHD.

Some studies show a link between dyes and increased ADHD or hyperactivity in children. And other studies show an improvement in behavior and attention once the dyes were eliminated. Still, more research is needed.

Currently, the U.S. doesn’t ban any artificial food dyes. But some countries say there’s enough evidence to justify banning them.
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health.clevelandclinic.org

Is Red Dye 40 Safe?

A dietitian shares what we know about red dye 40, what foods typically contain the color additive and how to avoid it.
health.clevelandclinic.org health.clevelandclinic.org
 
Ilov80s said:
Max Power said:
The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drugs, more than 30 years after scientists discovered links to cancer in animals, the agency announced Wednesday.

A synthetic color additive made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is used to give foods and beverages a bright cherry-red color.


What Products Contain Red Dye 3?​

Red Dye No. 3 is a common ingredient in various foods, drinks and medicines. Items that often contain the dye include:

Candies​

  • Pez Candy Assorted Fruit
  • Dubble Bubble Original Twist Bubble Gum
  • Brach's Candy Corn
  • Jelly Belly candies
  • Trolli Sour Crunchy Crawlers

Baked Goods and Snacks​

  • Entenmann's Little Bites Party Cake Mini Muffins
  • Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot
  • Toaster pastries
  • Cookies with red icing or decorations

Dairy and Frozen Desserts​

  • Strawberry-flavored milk
  • Certain ice cream flavors and frozen yogurt
  • Ice pops and frozen fruit bars

Fruit Products​

  • Dole Fruit Packs
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Some fruit cocktails

Beverages​

  • Yoo-hoo Strawberry Drink
  • Certain sodas and fruit-flavored drinks

Medications and Supplements​

  • Some cough syrups
  • Gummy vitamins
  • PediaSure Grow & Gain Kids' Ready-to-Drink Strawberry Shake
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I assume all of those products can just get a new red dye and move on? There can’t possibly be a reason that one particular red dye was needed, right?
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my uneducated guess is that it was cheap and easy.
 
the moops said:
rockaction said:
I eat Jelly Bellys and Trolli on the reg.

How about we just leave food its natural color and stop with the dyes?
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I don't think you would have started consuming those candies on the reg if they were left to their natural colors
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I sincerely doubt that I wouldn’t have. All you’d have to do is say “natural color” on it and denote that it is strawberry or cherry and I’m there, mang. Sign me up for sugary and fruity in any color.
 
Since it's just a dye, there's no big deal in banning it. But for those actually worried about the health effects from it, there's probably not much at all to worry about, unless you ate a ton of it and were, you know, a rat instead of a human (the mechanism causing the cancer in male rats is likely not applicable to humans).

Dr Jessica Knurick on instagram


drjessicaknurick
Red Dye 3 has officially been banned in foods and ingested drugs by the FDA, with manufacturers given until 2027 to comply. Some more info:

Why the ban? 🚨 Studies showed high doses of Red Dye 3 *caused* cancer in male rats. Under the Delaney Clause, any additive linked to cancer in animals (no matter the dose) can’t legally stay in food.

Why did it take so long? ⏳ Advocacy groups like CSPI petitioned the FDA in 2022. After public comments, extensive scientific review, and legal deliberation, the FDA made its decision.

Is it dangerous for humans? 🤔 Regulatory agencies worldwide, including the FDA, Health Canada and the European Food Safety Authority, agree the mechanism behind the cancer findings in rats is not directly applicable to humans and the dye likely does not pose a health concern to humans.

Will it change much? 🛒 Red Dye 3 is used less than dyes like Red 40. Products like maraschino cherries and some candies will need reformulation, but it’s unlikely to impact the food supply significantly. Manufacturers will likely switch to Red 40.

This decision is an example of our regulatory system working as intended—taking a precautionary approach to potential risks while weighing evidence and legal requirements.

Let’s keep these conversations honest and grounded in science. Hope this helps!
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jhib said:
Since it's just a dye, there's no big deal in banning it. But for those actually worried about the health effects from it, there's probably not much at all to worry about, unless you ate a ton of it and were, you know, a rat instead of a human (the mechanism causing the cancer in male rats is likely not applicable to humans).

Dr Jessica Knurick on instagram


drjessicaknurick
Red Dye 3 has officially been banned in foods and ingested drugs by the FDA, with manufacturers given until 2027 to comply. Some more info:

Why the ban? 🚨 Studies showed high doses of Red Dye 3 *caused* cancer in male rats. Under the Delaney Clause, any additive linked to cancer in animals (no matter the dose) can’t legally stay in food.

Why did it take so long? ⏳ Advocacy groups like CSPI petitioned the FDA in 2022. After public comments, extensive scientific review, and legal deliberation, the FDA made its decision.

Is it dangerous for humans? 🤔 Regulatory agencies worldwide, including the FDA, Health Canada and the European Food Safety Authority, agree the mechanism behind the cancer findings in rats is not directly applicable to humans and the dye likely does not pose a health concern to humans.

Will it change much? 🛒 Red Dye 3 is used less than dyes like Red 40. Products like maraschino cherries and some candies will need reformulation, but it’s unlikely to impact the food supply significantly. Manufacturers will likely switch to Red 40.

This decision is an example of our regulatory system working as intended—taking a precautionary approach to potential risks while weighing evidence and legal requirements.

Let’s keep these conversations honest and grounded in science. Hope this helps!
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