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Maine’s iconic ‘red snapper’ hot dogs will not disappear despite FDA ban on Red 3 dye

BANGOR, Maine (WMTW) - A staple food item in Maine will face some changes in the near future due to a new federal policy. U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye, called Red 3, from the nation’s ...
Yahoo

Say Goodbye to Red Dye No. 3 and Hello to FDA-Approved Natural Food Dyes

What is Red No. 3? Red No. 3 -- also known as FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or Red 3-- is a synthetic dye that is made from petroleum and adds a "bright, cherry-red color" to the products it is added to ...
Yahoo

These Are The Foods Affected By The Red 3 Dye Ban — And How They Can Endanger Your Health

Bright-red Valentine’s Day candy hearts, strawberry-flavored ice pops and yogurt, some maraschino cherries, nutrition shakes, cough syrups and gummy vitamins — these are just some of the items that ...
WDSU

Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes

Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned red dye No. 3, many people are criticizing or questioning the safety and the FDA’s allowance of red dye No. 40 and five other color additives ...
Forbes

FDA’s Red Dye No. 3 Ban, Explained—What It Means For Food And Trust

Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is a synthetic red food dye once popular in candies and cakes. The FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 under the Delaney Clause, citing cancer risks observed in lab animals, although ...