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Scientist’s Study Led FDA to Ban Food Dye Red No. 3. But He Says the Additive Is Safe


Almost 40 years ago, Joseph Borzelleca published a study on food coloring Red No. 3. The FDA cited his work when banning the additive in January. But the researcher says the dye is safe.

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