Red Dye #3 became a joke. We'll have to find a new one.

It wasn't allowed in cosmetics, but babies could have it in candy. A "welcome, but long overdue" action from the FDA removes Red 3 from food by 2027 and drugs by 2028.

In 1990, the FDA declined to allow Red 3 to be used in cosmetics or topical drugs, but continued to let it be used in candy, food and drugs. Since the research that showed it caused cancer in rats was without human application, the FDA wouldn’t allow it in lipstick but kept in place uses already allowed for the bright red color it gave candy, drinks and…