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US bans controversial red food dye, decades

US bans use of Red No.3 dye in food, drugs over potential cancer links

The U.S. on Wednesday banned the use of a synthetic food dye that gives some candies, cakes and certain oral medications a cherry-red color, following evidence that the dye causes cancer in laboratory rats.

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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and drinks 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 .

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FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals

"The Delaney Clause is clear; the FDA cannot authorize a food additive or color additive if it has been found to cause cancer in humans or animals. Evidence shows cancer in laboratory male rats exposed to high levels of FD&C Red No.3," said Jim Jones, the FDA's deputy commissioner for human foods.

Food shoppers could see nutrition facts on front

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New FDA proposal would put 'front-of-package' nutrition labels on food products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration hopes "front-of-package" labeling will better improve the American population's health, the FDA announced.

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Food shoppers could see nutrition facts on the front, as FDA unveils proposed packaging rules

The Food and Drug Administration released on Tuesday its long-awaited proposal to require food manufacturers to put some nutrition facts on the front of packages, in a bid to nudge Americans and food companies towards healthier diets in line with similar pushes in other countries.

U.S. News & World Report · 4h

FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages. These labels, which would highlight content of sugar,

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Biden administration moves to limit nicotine in cigarettes and certain other tobacco products

The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing limits on the level of nicotine in cigarettes and some other types of ...

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FDA seeks to limit nicotine in cigarettes, most cigars. Vapes and Zyn are excluded.

The FDA's proposed rule would slash nicotine levels in cigarettes, most cigars and other combustible tobacco products, but ...

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FDA Proposes Moving Nutrition Info to Front of Boxes Because of 'Chronic Disease' Caused by 'Food We Eat’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a new front-facing label for most food and drinks to help consumers easily ...

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Most online pharmacies are run illegally and could be selling dangerous or ineffective drugs, U.S. warns

Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and ...

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FDA bans Red No. 3 food dye in food, drinks: Here's what to know

The FDA announced on Wednesday that it has banned the use of Red No. 3, an additive used to give food and drinks a cherry-red ...

Massive pet food recall: How do I know if I have a contaminated lot and what should I do?

Health officials have discovered Salmonella contamination in a cat food product presenting a risk to pets and humans alike ...

FDA moves to cut nicotine from cigarettes, in plan first floated under Trump

The Food and Drug Administration is moving to cut out addictive nicotine from cigarettes, according to a long-awaited proposed regulation released Wednesday. The rule aims to force the nearly 12% of ...

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