When was red dye #2 Banned?
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Olivia Wright
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Hello, I'm a subject matter expert with a background in food science and regulatory history. Let's dive into the history of Red Dye #2.
Red Dye #2, also known as amaranth, was a synthetic color additive used in the food industry. It was banned by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1976. The ban was primarily due to studies that suggested the dye could be carcinogenic, or cancer-causing, in rats. After reviewing the available evidence, the FDA decided that the potential health risks outweighed the benefits of using the dye for coloring purposes.
Red Dye #2, also known as amaranth, was a synthetic color additive used in the food industry. It was banned by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1976. The ban was primarily due to studies that suggested the dye could be carcinogenic, or cancer-causing, in rats. After reviewing the available evidence, the FDA decided that the potential health risks outweighed the benefits of using the dye for coloring purposes.
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Blame Red Dye No. 2. In the 1970s, Soviet scientists claimed a link between the dye �� used in everything from sausage casings and ice cream to makeup �� and cancer, and U.S. tests proved some correlation as well. Though it was never linked to any deaths or illnesses, the substance was banned from U.S. shelves in 1976.
2023-04-08 07:59:57
Ava Gonzales
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Blame Red Dye No. 2. In the 1970s, Soviet scientists claimed a link between the dye �� used in everything from sausage casings and ice cream to makeup �� and cancer, and U.S. tests proved some correlation as well. Though it was never linked to any deaths or illnesses, the substance was banned from U.S. shelves in 1976.
