The color additive adds a bright cherry-red color to many store-bought desserts, drinks, vitamins, and more.
Grant Webster
On January 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)officially banned Red No.
3, a color additive used in food, beverages, and ingested drugs in the U.S. “Advocates have pressed the agency for years to revoke certification of Red No.
Credit:Grant Webster
Why Do Foods Contain Color Additives?
Manufacturers that use Red No.
3 in their products have until January 15, 2027 to reformulate their products without the additive.
Food imported into the U.S. will also need to follow the new regulations, according to the FDA.
The following foods are currently made with Red No.
With the ban of Red No.
