The FDA has officially banned the use of Red Dye No. 3, a synthetic food coloring found in many popular candies, snacks, and beverages, due to health concerns. Products like Airheads, candy corn, and strawberry-flavored milk are among those affected. This decision highlights growing scrutiny on artificial additives in food and could impact both manufacturers and consumer choices.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The ban on Red Dye No. 3 underscores the importance of prioritizing health and safety in product development. For those in tech-driven industries like food and e-commerce apps, this shift could mean creating smarter applications that help consumers identify and avoid harmful additives in their shopping. Additionally, this is a wake-up call for transparency and innovation. Companies need to explore healthier, sustainable alternatives to artificial ingredients, much like how app developers strive to optimize user experience sustainably and ethically.
Source: What products have Red Dye 3? See list of snacks, beverages affected by FDA ban – Austin American-Statesman
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