The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to cancer in animals.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially banned red dye — called Red 3, or Erythrosine — from foods, dietary supplements and ingested medicines, as reported on Wednesday.

The Food and Drug Administration announced last week that it will revoke authorization for FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs under the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, gives products like candies, frosting and frozen desserts their bright, cherry-red color.

The FDA revokes FD&C Red No. 3 authorization due to cancer concerns under the Delaney Clause, impacting food and drug manufacturers.

In the waning days of the Biden administration, the FDA has proposed requiring a new label on the front of packaged food and drinks aimed at helping Americans make healthier food choices.

The artificial food dye can be found in candy, beverages, chips and other packaged foods — often consumed by children.

A synthetic food dye commonly added to candy and sweets is being pulled from the market. This week, the Food and Drug Administration officially removed its authorization of Red No. 3 from use in foods and ingested drugs. The dye has been linked to cancer in rats and other potential health issues in children.

The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it was banning Red 3 dye from food and beverages in the U.S. over its link to cancer in laboratory animals.

The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday ... Wednesday's decision stems from a petition filed by the Center for Science in the Public Interest and a number of other groups in 2022 ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye ... by multiple advocacy organizations and individuals, including the Center for Science in the Public Interest and the Environmental Working Group, which cited links to cancer.

Red No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a synthetic dye or color additive that is used in products such as candy, frosting, and some medicines to give it a bright, cherry-red color. It had previously been banned from cosmetic products back in 1990, but now the FDA is banning its use in food, beverages, and ingested drugs too.

A front-of-package food label would be a great educational tool. The Trump administration should keep it.