The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is banning a synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a pop of bright red color.

According to the FDA, Red No. 3 is "a color additive made from petroleum that gives foods and drinks a bright cherry-red color." Scientifically, the dye is known as erythrosine. The dye was first ...

Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf ... A synthetic color additive made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 was used to give foods, candy and beverages a ...

The FDA has banned the use of a synthetic red dye ... will no longer be able to use Red Dye No. 3 – sometimes called erythrosine – in newly registered ingested products, said the regulator.

The agency said it was taking the action because studies found that the dye, also known as erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats. A federal statute requires FDA to ban any additive found to cause ...

With FDA set to ban Red No 3 in 2027, experts urge sweet makers to reformulate now or risk falling behind. Here's how to ...