
Are Food Dyes Really Bad For You?
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The Cancer Debate Surrounding Food Dyes
This chapter examines the turbulent history of red number three, a food dye that faced bans due to cancer fears but was recently reinstated for food use. It also addresses the implications of the Delaney Clause and raises questions about the safety of similar dyes like red number 40, underscoring the necessity for more research on their health effects.
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