FDA Set to Ban Controversial Red Dye 3 Amid Health Concerns
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The FDA is considering banning red 3, a petroleum-derived food dye used in many American products, due to health concerns such as potential carcinogenic effects, endocrine disruption, and behavioral issues in children. Despite being banned in cosmetics since 1990 and in food products in the EU, red 3 remains prevalent in the U.S. food supply, sparking debate over the FDA's regulatory practices. Public health advocates and some lawmakers are pushing for its removal, citing the dye's risks and lack of nutritional value.
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