The FDA banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs, citing long-standing cancer risks, drawing praise from advocates who deemed action overdue.
The FDA noted that while studies indicated Red 3 causes cancer in male rats, the same mechanisms do not occur in humans and current scientific evidence does not support risk claims.
Brian Ronholm from Consumer Reports explained that Red 3 is purely aesthetic, giving foods a bright red color without any nutritional value, indicating broader public health concerns.
Dietitian Vanessa Rissetto identified that despite some manufacturers dropping Red 3, it remains present in various products, including candies, snacks, and cereals.
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