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FDA bans Red No. 3 food dye in food, drinks (storage.science.social)

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FDA bans Red No. 3 food dye in food, drinks

FDA: https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-revoke-authorization-use-red-no-3-food-and-ingested-drugs

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[–] 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.