FDA bans red dye No. 3: What you need to know

The FDA has banned red dye No. 3 in foods and medications due to health concerns, including links to hyperactivity in children and thyroid cancer in lab animals. Although the dye hasn’t been shown to harm humans, experts like Dr. David Gius, the assistant dean of research and professor with the Department of Radiation Oncology in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio and associate cancer director for translational research at Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, argue that if a substance causes tumors in animals, it should be regulated accordingly. Manufacturers have until 2027 to reformulate food products and until 2028 for medications. If you're concerned, experts recommend avoiding the dye now. 

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