According to the FDA, Red No. 3 is "a color additive made from petroleum that gives foods and drinks a bright cherry-red color." Scientifically, the dye is known as erythrosine. The dye was first ...

Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You've likely encountered Red 3 before. It's a common ...

The FDA has banned the use of a synthetic red dye ... will no longer be able to use Red Dye No. 3 – sometimes called erythrosine – in newly registered ingested products, said the regulator.

With FDA set to ban Red No 3 in 2027, experts urge sweet makers to reformulate now or risk falling behind. Here's how to navigate the switch.

Additionally, the FDA banned Red 3 from foods earlier this year, with the order set to go into force in January 2027. Red No. 3, also known as Erythrosine, is a synthetic dye made from petroleum.