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health1 year ago•2 min saved

FDA Poised to Ban Red Dye 3, Impacting Food Industry

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.

via The Guardian|

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food2 years ago•2 min saved

Peeps under fire for cancer-causing dye in marshmallow candies.

Consumer Reports has urged Just Born Quality Confections, the maker of Peeps, to stop using Red Dye 3 in its products due to its potential cancer-causing properties and negative impact on children's behavioral health. The FDA has banned the use of Red Dye 3 in cosmetics and externally applied drugs, but not in food. Just Born Quality Confections has stated that its candy is made in compliance with FDA regulations and provides consumers with information on its packaging and websites to make informed choices. Peeps products containing Red Dye 3 include Pink Marshmallow Chicks and Bunnies, Lavender Chicks and Bunnies, Hot Tamales, Party Cake Peeps, Fruit Punch Marshmallow Chicks, and Wildberry Marshmallow Chicks.

via PennLive|

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

Peeps candy linked to cancer-causing dye, prompts removal push.

Consumer Reports is urging Peeps candy maker, Just Born Quality Confections, to remove Red Dye 3 from its products due to concerns over cancer and other health impacts. Red Dye 3 is used in thousands of food products in the US, including Peeps candies. The FDA is currently reviewing a petition to remove the additive from the list of approved color additives in food, dietary supplements, and oral medicines. While there is yet to be sufficient research linking the color additive to cancer in humans, previous studies have found that high doses of Red Dye 3 can cause cancer in animals.

via USA TODAY|

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