"Today's action by the FDA marks a monumental victory for consumer health and safety," said Ken Cook, president and co-founder of the Environmental Working Group, which helped bring the 2022 petition to the FDA. "For years, Red 3 remained in food products, despite growing evidence linking it to health problems, particularly in kids. This ban sends a strong message that protecting the health of Americans - especially vulnerable children - must always take priority over the narrow interests of the food industry."
Red 3 is a petroleum-based dye that has been approved for use in American foods since 1907. It is used to give a bright red or pink color in candies, baked goods, and items like hot dogs and strawberry milk.
The federal-level ban, implemented under the 1958 Delaney Clause - which bans any substance from foods that have been found to be carcinogenic in humans or animals - gives food manufacturers until January 15, 2027 to reformulate their products without the dye.
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