Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You've likely encountered Red 3 before. It's a common ...

After a controversial red food dye was banned in the United States, more questions regarding its use have continued to arise. On Jan. 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it's ...