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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food, drinks and ingested drugs in the US
Red dye No. 3 has been permissible for use in food despite the Delaney Clause of the FDA’s Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The clause, in part, “prohibits the FDA from approving a color additive that is ingested if it causes cancer in animals or humans when ingested,” according to the agency .
Food safety advocates expect a smooth transition away from the newly banned Red No. 3
Because the artificial dye is prohibited in the E.U. and elsewhere, many food and beverage makers already have recipes without it that they can use for U.S consumers.
Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes
Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and beverages a cherry-red color.
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Pause in Health Communications Raises Questions About Food Safety Alerts
The CDC manages updates on bird flu in humans, and the FDA is responsible for sending alerts related to food safety outbreaks and recalls.
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Public Trust in Science Remains Strong Amid Concerns Over Focus on Defense Research
Public trust in science is on the rise internationally, along with concerns about its focus on defense industries.
Philanthropy provides $30B annually for science and health research, funding that tends to stay local
The foundations making charitable donations to support scientific and health research mostly give to institutions in their home states.
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What Trump’s Blitz of Executive Orders Means for Science
After his second inauguration, President Donald Trump signed a host of executive orders, some with important implications for science
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A Foreign Policy Good for America and the World
For in the end,” said Mr. Rubio, “how can America promote the cause of peace on Earth if it is not first safe at home? What good is America to our allies if it is not strong?"
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The FDA has banned red dye No. 3. What could be next?
Explore FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the former presidential candidate nominated by incoming President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health a
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FDA's New Year, New Rules: Labeling for Healthier Choices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a stronger approach toward supporting health goals in 2025 and beyond by setting the tone
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US Treasury arm proposes new rules for alcohol labels
The proposed “Alcohol Facts” label mandates new disclosures on alcohol and nutritional content, including the percentage of alcohol by volume, alcohol content in fluid ounces, calories, carbohydrates, fat, and protein on labels for wines, distilled spirits, and malt beverages and beers.
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FDA Confirms – New Nutrition Facts Label to Be Used on Foods from Now on
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggested on Tuesday that food manufacturers place nutrition labels on the front of their packaging as part of a broader