FDA to Decide on Potential Ban of Food Dyes Within Weeks Amid Health Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to make a decision on the potential ban of certain food dyes, including Red 3, in the coming weeks. This follows a petition requesting a review of the safety of the additive, which is derived from petroleum and is commonly found in snacks, beverages, and candy. Jim Jones, the deputy commissioner for human foods at the FDA, confirmed during a Senate meeting that the agency is …