A decision on Red No. 3, the synthetic coloring made from petroleum, could come in the next few weeks.

Summary

The FDA is considering banning Red No. 3 and potentially Red No. 40, artificial dyes used in food and beverages, amid growing safety concerns.

Red No. 3, already banned in cosmetics for being carcinogenic in high doses, has faced scrutiny over links to hyperactivity and behavioral issues in children.

While the FDA maintains these dyes are safe under current guidelines, states like California and Illinois have passed laws to restrict them, potentially pressuring manufacturers to reformulate nationwide.

Critics argue the U.S. lags behind Europe in post-market chemical safety reviews.

  • partial_accumen@lemmy.worldEnglish
    17·
    5 days ago

    From a completely different article:

    “Several well-known soda brands use Red Dye 40 in their products. Here are some you might recognize:”

    • Mountain Dew Code Red: Known for its intense red color, this soda is a popular choice among those who enjoy fruity flavors.
    • Fanta Strawberry: This fruity soda uses Allura Red AC to achieve its bright, strawberry-like appearance.
    • Big Red: A classic soda with a distinct red color, Big Red is another brand that contains Red Dye 40.
    • Cherry Coca-Cola: While regular Coca-Cola does not contain Red Dye 40, its cherry-flavored counterpart does.
    • Pepsi Wild Cherry: Similar to Cherry Coca-Cola, this cherry-flavored soda contains Red Dye 40 to enhance its color.

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    • Cenzorrll@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      4 days ago

      My step kid gets sores on his mouth when he eats anything with red 40 in it. There are very few choices that don’t contain it, this list could be 100 pages long.

      • surewhynotlem@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        4 days ago

        Useless Internet advice for anyone suffering with mouth sores. You might have a b12 deficiency. I got them a LOT less often once I started supplementing.

        Simulants made them a LOT worse.

      • Jessica@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        11·
        4 days ago

        For most of my childhood, I would vomit 100% of the time after eating red dye number 40. It really was in everything and it was awful