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The FDA plans to ban the food dye Red No. 3 due to its potential harmful effects, including links to cancer. This synthetic dye, commonly used in candies and other food products, has been under scrutiny for its health risks, prompting the FDA to consider its removal from the market to protect consumer health.
Consumer Reports is urging Just Born Quality Confections, the makers of Peeps, to stop using Red Dye 3, a known carcinogen, in their marshmallow treats. The advocacy group delivered a petition to the FDA signed by nearly 35,000 consumers. Just Born defended the use of the food colouring, stating that it is currently an approved colourant for use in candy by the FDA. Red Dye 3 is found in more than 2,000 food products, according to the Environmental Working Group.
Consumer group warns that Peeps and Hot Tamales contain a food dye called Red 40, which has been linked to cancer in animal studies. The group is urging the FDA to ban the use of the dye in food products and for consumers to avoid purchasing products that contain it.