You may see a product with red dye No. 3 in its list of ingredients, but you might see the same chemical tallied as erythrosine. Similarly, if red dye No. 40 isn't on the list, it might be seen ...

Decades ago, the Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 dye from all cosmetics after studies showed it caused cancer in lab animals.

The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink.

The Food and Drug Administration said it was taking the action because studies found that the dye, also known as erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats.

Artificial colouring: Melons are injected with poisonous coloring chemicals, including erythrosine B, to improve their color, lengthen their shelf life, and ripen them quickly. You can soak a ...

Shoppers should always check food labels to see if an item they want to buy includes Red 3, which is also known as erythrosine and FD&C Red No. 3.

Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and beverages a cherry-red color.

US health chiefs this week banned Red Dye No. 3 - amid growing fears the food colouring could cause cancer. MailOnline reveals the UK foods containing the dye to watch out for.

The Food and Drug Administration said it was taking the action because studies found that the dye, also known as erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats.

Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and beverages a cherry-red color.

The Food and Drug Administration said it was taking the action because studies found that the dye, also known as erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats.

The Food and Drug Administration said it was taking the action because studies found that the dye, also known as erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats.