The FDA knew long ago that red dye No. 3 causes cancer. Why did it take so long to ban it?
- Posted on January 15, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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The FDA knew long ago that red dye No. 3 causes cancer. Why did it take so long to ban it?
The FDA banned the use of red dye No. 3 in foods and medicines sold in the U.S. because it has been shown to cause cancer in rats. The action highlights the limits of a federal law known as the Delaney clause.
