From the very first sentence. "The FDA is revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 as a matter of law, based on the Delaney Clause "

From the next paragraph after your quote, emphasis mine.

"The Delaney Clause, enacted in 1960 as part of the Color Additives Amendment to the FD&C Act, prohibits FDA authorization of a food additive or color additive if it has been found to induce cancer in humans or animals. "

Perhaps we don't agree with the Delaney Clause or think the FDA should not have a role in protecting animals, but they are the regulatory body for human and animal food, and by removing this dye from all food helps prevent animals from accidental ingestion.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ah, that's the bit I missed 'or animals'.

Without that it just sounds like they're arguing against themselves.

[–] lewdian69 3 points 1 day ago

I mean, it still sounds like they are arguing against themselves even with the 'or animals' to be fair.

[–] EtherWhack 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It sorta sounds reminiscent of MSG, in that they gave rats an excessive amount until it finally caused genetic damage.

I don't disagree with using natural and benign colorants (or even none at all), but this almost borders on dishonesty by tricking the ill-informed which can trigger a backlash of even more distrust.

[–] lewdian69 10 points 1 day ago

Just not as overtly racist as attitudes to MSG.