United States regulators have officially banned Red Dye No. 3 from the nation's food supply, a move that comes nearly 35 years after it was prohibited in cosmetics due to its potential link to cancer.

Valentine's Day treats might look a little different in the next few years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned Red No. 3, a dye that gives food and drink a bright, cherry-red color. The ...

Part of what makes Twizzlers and Jolly Ranchers so appealing is their vibrant red color. The same can be said for the red velvet cake beckoning from behind the glass at your local Giant supermarket ...

Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is a synthetic red food dye once popular in candies and cakes. The FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 under the Delaney Clause, citing cancer risks observed in lab animals, although ...

When the FDA announced a ban of food dye Red No. 3 this week, the agency pointed to a law that says a food additive may not be authorized if it's been found to cause cancer. And research shows that ...