FDA Poised too Ban Red Dye no. 3, Sparking Debate Over Food Safety and Consumer Choice
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is on the verge of making a landmark decision that could dramatically reshape American diets: a potential ban on Red Dye No. 3, a common artificial food coloring found in everything from candy and soda to cereals and baked goods.
This move, confirmed by the FDA’s deputy commissioner for human foods, signals a meaningful shift in the agency’s stance on food additivesand comes after years of mounting concerns about the potential health risks associated with artificial dyes.”We are committed to ensuring the safety of the American food supply,” said the deputy commissioner in a recent statement. “Our review of the available scientific evidence has led us to conclude that Red Dye No. 3 may pose a risk to public health,and we are taking steps to finalize a …