The Food and Drug Administration this week banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in foods, meeting requirements of the 1960 Delaney Clause of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
The action comes after years of public requests for the FDA to take action against harmful chemicals added to foods. In 1990 the agency banned the use of Red No. 3 in cosmetics, but had not taken similar action for foods and drugs until this week.
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