There's Renewed Pressure on the FDA to Ban Synthetic Food Dye Red No. 3

Last week California became the first state to ban synthetic food dye Red No. 3. Public health advocates want the dye removed from the food supply nationwide. The concern about Red No. 3 goes back decades where multiple studies have linked consumption of food dyes to behavioral issues in kids, such as being hyperactive.

Christopher Gindlesperger of the National Confectioners Association says Red No. 3 is used in many foods since the FDA has long allowed it. He says, “It's time for the FDA to lean into the discussion, have a solid review, evaluate all of the available science, conduct their own research and provide the guidance that the food companies in this country need.” Read more from NPR here.