It is also known as erythrosine. It is derived from petroleum. Below is how the FDA describes it: "FD&C Red No. 3 is a synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red color.
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The Food and Drug Administration said it was taking the action because studies found that the dye, also known as erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats.
The agency said it was taking the action because studies found that the dye, also known as erythrosine ... Synthetic dyes are petroleum-based chemicals that don’t occur in nature.