Manufacturers who use Red No. 3 in food will have until Jan. 15, 2027, to change their products, according to Wednesday's FDA announcement, while those who use the dye in drugs will have until Jan ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 from foods. That was first announced on Jan. 15, 2025.This decision by federal regulators comes nearly 35 years after the dye was banned ...

So, Red 3 can still legally be in food products for two more years and medications for three more years. If you'd like to start avoiding the dye ahead of time, here's a list of foods and drugs ...

Manufacturers who use Red No. 3 in food will have until Jan. 15, 2027, to change their products, according to Wednesday's FDA announcement, while those who use the dye in drugs will have until Jan ...