One year after filing, CSPI is writing to urge the FDA to grant our color additive petition by immediately publishing a notice to delist carcinogenic Red 3 for use in foods, supplements, and ingested drugs.
Dangerous food additives face more scrutiny; New York City gets new sugar labels; the link between dollar stores and public health; and a look at obesity drugs.
We're not opposed to having a treat on Halloween—but the food dye Red 3 causes cancer, is in hundreds of candies, and should be avoided whenever possible. Here's what to look out for.
A first-of-its-kind bill in California seeks to ban five dangerous additives from all foods sold in the state. The bill doesn’t seek to outlaw specific products from stores—despite being billed as a 'Skittles ban' in recent weeks. And now, New York has introduced similar legislation.
As lovebirds everywhere ready themselves for a romantic evening filled with red roses, perhaps some red wine, and a pop of red lipstick, the last thing on anyone’s mind should be cancer. But thanks to FDA and the food industry, cancer is close to heart again this Valentine’s Day.
