News — The (FDA) is banning the use of a food dye that has previously been linked to cancer in animals.
According to the FDA, Red No. 3 is a synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red colour. The dye has been primarily used in certain food products, such as candy, baked goods, and frozen desserts, as well as certain drugs.
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is a professor with McMaster University’s Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine. He is an expert on the use of food dyes and the use of specifics dyes can be a potential trigger of inflammatory bowel diseases.
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