The Shocking Science Behind Red Dye 3 (FDA Finally Agrees)
The FDA has banned red dye 3, a synthetic food coloring that has been in use since 1907, because of major health concerns. Research from the 1980s shows this common food additive's link to cancer risk, especially thyroid cancer in rats. Consumer advocacy organizations submitted a petition in 2022 that prompted the FDA to take this action. Manufacturers will need to remove red dye 3 from food products by January 2027 and from ingested drugs by January 2028, ending its century-long use in candies, baked goods, and medications. PFC's commitment to clean ingredients means we have never used red dye 3 in our products. This ban shows the rising concerns about synthetic food colorings and how they affect public health.