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FDA may finally ban artificial red food dye from beverages, candy and snacks (www.nbcnews.com)
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The FDA is considering banning Red No. 3 and potentially Red No. 40, artificial dyes used in food and beverages, amid growing safety concerns.

Red No. 3, already banned in cosmetics for being carcinogenic in high doses, has faced scrutiny over links to hyperactivity and behavioral issues in children.

While the FDA maintains these dyes are safe under current guidelines, states like California and Illinois have passed laws to restrict them, potentially pressuring manufacturers to reformulate nationwide.

Critics argue the U.S. lags behind Europe in post-market chemical safety reviews.

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[-] Breve@pawb.social 1 points 1 week ago

One of my favourite cognitive dissonances is now asking anti-vaxxers if they think artificial food additives should undergo clinical trials to study their health impact before people start putting them in their bodies. (Spoilers: They don't.)

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