The Food and Drug Administration has just banned the use of red dye No. 3 from being used in food, drinks, and all other ingestible products including cough drops, cough syrup, and more.

Companies have until January 2028 to stop using the dye. Red No. 3 is a petroleum-based ... Vicks Formula 44, Luden’s and Halls cough drops all use Red 40. Mucinex Children’s Cough Syrup ...