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In a significant move to protect public health, the Biden Food and Drug Administration announced today it will ban the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food.This decision comes after years of advocacy from organizations led by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, or
, as well as the Center for Food Safety, Environmental Working Group and a number of other public health groups and activists who petitioned the FDA to take action on this harmful chemical in 2022.Red 3 is known to cause cancer in animals and has been banned in cosmetics since 1990.
in 1971, has been a leading advocate in tackling the underlying causes of preventable diseases while championing a just and sustainable food system that makes healthy, nutritious options accessible to all. has remained at the forefront of these important efforts under the leadership of Dr. Peter Lurie.Health concernsRed 3 is a synthetic food colorant found in hundreds, if not thousands, of processed foods, particularly candy and other sweets. The dye has been linked to a range of serious health concerns, particularly for children.Recent research further underscores the dangers of this chemical dye in food.
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