Potential ban on controversial red dye in food products

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A widely used but controversial red dye found in numerous candies, drinks, and snacks is under scrutiny and may face a ban soon. This dye, which has been linked to various health concerns, including allergies and hyperactivity in children, has drawn significant attention from consumer health advocates and regulatory bodies. If implemented, this change will compel food manufacturers to reformulate their products, potentially impacting the color and appearance of many popular food items. This move aims to promote safer food additives and ensure consumer safety in the long term.

Source

McCann, D., Barrett, A., Cooper, A., Crumpler, D., Dalen, L., Grimshaw, K., Kitchin, E., Lok, K., Porteous, L., Prince, E., Sonuga-Barke, E., Warner, J. O., & Stevenson, J. (2007). Food additives and hyperactive behaviour in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the community: a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet (London, England), 370(9598), 1560–1567. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61306-3

Additional Reading

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/12/29/fda-red-dye-no-3-ban-food/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/12/09/fda-red-food-dye-3-ban/76857859007/

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/red-dye-no-3-fda-ban-food-artificial-color-rcna183095