FDA bans red dye No. 3 in food
When you purchase through link on our site , we may earn an affiliate commission . Here ’s how it works . The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) will no longer take into account ruby-red dye No . 3 to be used in food , drinking or assimilate drug , like coughing sirup , the agencyannounced Wednesday(Jan . 15 ) . In its announcement , the FDA cited theDelaney Clause — part of the Federal Food , Drug and Cosmetic Act — as the ground for its decision ....