The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AstraZeneca and partner Daiichi Sankyo's precision drug to treat a type of breast cancer, the health regulator said on Friday. The treatment, jointly developed with the Japanese company,
Red dye No. 3 has been permissible for use in food despite the Delaney Clause of the FDA’s Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The clause, in part, “prohibits the FDA from approving a color additive that is ingested if it causes cancer in animals or humans when ingested,” according to the agency .
Red Dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a bright red color. It is also sometimes used in oral medicines and dietary supplements. It first was approved for use in food in 1907. It's made from petroleum.
FDA’s ban on Red 3 is a shot across the bow to the food sector that could ironically help facilitate Kennedy’s pursuit of further changes.
By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Current laws and regulations are not enough to protect Americans from the risks of compounded versions of popular weight loss drugs, especially those bought online,
Drugs used to treat cancer, diabetes and other chronic conditions are among 15 picked for negotiations that could result in lower prices for patients, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Friday.
Red No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a color additive made from petroleum that gives foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red color.
The Texan grocer has recalled three food products sold in its stores over the past three months due to FDA and FSIS nation-wide recalls.
Newsweek spoke to experts about the FDA's suggestion to place nutrition information on the front of packaged foods.
Companies say they are working to update their products to comply with the Food and Drug Administration's decision Wednesday to ban the artificial food dye Red 3, after the agency said it was revoking the additive's authorization over concerns it was causing cancer in rats.
The Food and Drug Administration said it is banning the use of Red No. 3, which is founds in over 3,000 products. Here's a list of a few items