The FDA bans red dye No. 3 in food. Here’s what that means
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesdaybanned red dye No. 3 in food and beverages, decades after studies found it can cause cancer in lab rats. The synthetic dye, commonly found in candy, milkshakes, and cereal, has also raised concerns about its potential impact on children’s behavior.