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

The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it had decided to revoke Red 3's authorization to be added to foods, over concerns about how the food coloring dye has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals.

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 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.

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.

Now that the US Food and Drug Administration has banned red dye No. 3 ... principal scientist of food additives and supplements at the Center for Science in the Public Interest. That assessment included all the artificial food dyes — not just red ...

In the final stretch of the Biden administration, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) laid the groundwork for continued engagement with the