With Red Dye No. 3 banned, manufacturers are exploring natural alternatives like beet juice. Here’s what you need to know ...

The dye, known for its bright cherry-red color, is found in candies, snack cakes, maraschino cherries, and some beverages.

T he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, more ...

The FDA has banned Red Dye 3 in foods, drinks, and medications. Here’s a list of foods with Red Dye 3, possible health ...

Besides Red No. 40, another alternative might be carmine, a natural red dye made from the ground Cochineal bug, which primarily lives in South and Central America. Humans have used the insect to ...

Although some food manufacturers have proactively removed the synthetic dye, replacing it with natural alternatives like beet juice or carmine, Red Dye 3 remains in many products. Countries such ...

U.S. regulators are banning the dye called Red 3 from the food supply. The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as lipsticks because of potential cancer risk.

The industry isn’t just removing red dye No. 3 they’re revolutionizing how we color our food. Companies are exploring natural alternatives like beetroot extract, carmine, and even purple sweet ...

The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications years ago because a study showed it caused cancer in rats.

By reading labels and staying informed, people can reduce their exposure to potentially harmful additives like red dye 3 ...

Some food manufacturers have already reformulated products to remove Red 3. In its place they use beet juice; carmine, a dye made from insects; and pigments from foods such as purple sweet potato ...