The FDA's decision to ban Red Dye 3 is rooted in the Delaney Clause, which mandates the prohibition of any substance shown to cause cancer in humans or animals.
Erythrosine, known as Red 3, had already been banned in cosmetics 35 years ago, following earlier findings linking it to cancer risk after lab rat consumption.
Consumer advocacy groups and scientists successfully petitioned the FDA in 2022 to eliminate all uses of Red 3, marking a significant step for food safety.
Despite European bans on Red 3 in food, and its controversial inclusion in certain cocktails, the FDA's recent actions reflect a growing sentiment toward health safety.
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