Red 3

Avoid artificial color

Used in candy, popsicles, cake decorations. FDA revoked authorization in January 2025 due to evidence of thyroid cancer in male rats under the Delaney Clause. EU still permits with ADI.

Source: FDA revocation January 2025; Delaney Clause; EFSA ADI 0.1 mg/kg

Also Known As

["erythrosine" "E127" "FD&C Red No. 3" "CI 45430"]

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