# FDA Finally Bans Cancer-Linked Dye Used In Cakes, Candies, and Cherries

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/fda-finally-bans-cancer-linked-dye-used-in-cakes-candies-and-cherries/
- Published: 2025-01-18T09:30:05-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image caption: Red 3 is what gives maraschino cherries their distinctive red hue. It’s also used in various other products. Image credit: Eliza Raxi. Article by Mihai Andrei. ZME Science – January 17, 2025. Almost 35 years ago, Red 3 was banned from cosmetics because of a potential cancer risk. Now, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally banned it from food as well. It was already banned in Europe. Red Dye No. 3 (also called Erythrosine or simply Red 3) is a pink food dye derived from fluorone and iodine compounds. It’s been used in food, drugs […] Click here to view original web page at www.zmescience.com