For decades, FD&C Red No. 3 has added its vivid cherry-red hue to candies and cupcakes—but its risks have been debated just as long.

The US Food and Drug Administration revoked its authorization of food coloring Red No. 3 on Jan. 15, but the chemical's days ...

Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been widely used in food ... color alternatives like beet juice ...

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

The FDA banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 based on a petition asking that the agency follow a specific guideline.

Brian Ronholm: Well, this is an issue that’s been percolating for quite a long time. Back in 1990, the FDA made the decision ...

You may have heard in the news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will no longer allow the use of FD&C Red Dye No. 3 ...

Red dye No. 3, also known by its fancy scientific name erythrosine, has been the secret behind that perfect red color in everything from your Valentine’s Day candy hearts to your strawberry ...

The dye, which gives a number of candies and ... which is also known as erythrosine and FD&C Red No. 3. FD&C Red No. 3 has been primarily used in certain food products, such as candy, cakes ...

What is Red Dye No. 3? Candy conversation hearts are the nation's most popular Valentine's Day candy. Red No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a color additive made from petroleum that gives foods ...

Soon enough, red dye No.3 will be gone from shelves—but when? On January 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a huge move when the agency announced it was revoking authorization for ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last dye, leading those to think Red Dye No. 40 could be next. How are these dyes different?