FDA bans red food dye with cancer links

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The Food and Drug Administration announced the banning of artificial food color Red Dye No. 3, which has been identified as possessing carcinogenic properties.

Manufacturers have until Jan. 15, 2027, or Jan. 18, 2028, to cease usage of the dye.

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