On January 16, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an order banning FD&C Red No.3 in food and ingested drugs.1 Food and ingested ...
Artificial colorings, like red dye 40, are added to some foods to give or enhance color. These are chemical substances ...
Food imported in the U.S. must also comply with the new rules. Red No. 3 is a petroleum-based color additive that gives foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red color. It is also known as erythrosine.