FDA Poised to Ban Red Dye 3, Impacting Food Industry
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering banning red dye 3, a petroleum-derived additive used in thousands of food products, due to health concerns, particularly its carcinogenic effects in animals and potential behavioral impacts on children. Despite being banned in cosmetics since 1990 and in some states like California, red dye 3 remains prevalent in American foods. The FDA faces increasing pressure to align with stricter regulations seen in the European Union and address public health concerns.
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