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Federal Register · January 16, 2025
The title they went with Color Additive Petition From Center for Science in the Public Interest, et al.; Request To Revoke Color Additive Listing for Use of FD&C Red No. 3 in Food and Ingested Drugs Noisy translates that to

US health regulators ban a common red food dye after finding it causes cancer

What happened
US health regulators have banned the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in all foods and ingested drugs. This means many candies, drinks, and medications will need to change their formulas or colors.
Why it matters
For decades, this dye has been a staple in many consumer products. Its removal forces manufacturers to reformulate products, which can be costly and time-consuming. This decision highlights the ongoing scrutiny of food additives and the potential for long-standing ingredients to be re-evaluated based on new scientific data.
The signal
Watch for product recalls or reformulations from major food and drug manufacturers, and whether other food dyes come under similar scrutiny.
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