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The science behind the FDA ban on food dye Red No. 3

Life Kit: Health

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The Long Journey of Red Dye No. 3 and Regulatory Challenges

This chapter explores the petition to the FDA regarding the safety of red dye number three, spurred by evidence of its cancer-causing properties in male lab rats. It highlights the contrasting regulatory responses between the FDA and other countries, along with the growing frustration over the slow response to decades of evidence.

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