FDA Bans First FD&C Dye! Which Will be Next?

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The FDA has moved to finally ban Red Dye No. 3 from use in food and drugs in America.  Red Dye No. 3 was first determined to be a cancer causing color additive almost 30 years ago.  Studies conducted using labs rats found that they became inflicted with the disease after consuming large amounts of Red dye No. 3.  Thirty years ago, the FDA officially banned Red Dye No. 3 from use in cosmetics but left the door open for it to be used as a color additive in food and prescription drugs.  By January 2027, the FDA has ordered that Red Dye No 3 must be removed from all food in the USA and by 2028--from all drugs. Food Manufacturers Shiver in their Boots Red Dye No. 3 has mostly been used in baked goods, sweets and candies.  It is used by prominent candy manufacturers such as Mars Inc (Skittles) and Just Born Quality Confections (Peeps).  Food Manufacturing giants such as Con Agra, McCormick, Heinz, General Mills and Pepsi Co will all have to find alternatives for ...

GREEN NEWS GUIDE HITS 100 POSTS

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For our 100th post celebration, I'd like to share with you a very visually appealing live green scene that I came across on Reddit (Yeah..sigh..a reddit junkie too and no, I'm not sharing my username with you!) Hahaha!

South Korea has created solar panels in the middle of a highway which possesses a bike path beneath it. Bicycle riders receive protection from the sun and are isolated from the environmental pollutants that cars create. The solar panels also help the country to produce clean energy. Cyclists in South Korea are receiving superior treatment. Cheers to you South Korea!


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