Why Banning Red No. 3 In America Took Decades | Ultra-Processed Life | Business Insider

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Synthetic food dyes add a burst of color to many beloved American foods, such as candy, cereal, and even bacon. But some dyes — like Red No. 3 — have links to cancer, behavioral disorders, and other health issues. Now, after more than 30 years, the FDA is banning Red No. 3 in cereals and other food products. The move comes as California is poised to ban synthetic dyes in schools and as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes for a nationwide ban on artificial dyes. But how did synthetic dyes take over America's food system in the first place? And how will the FDA's new policy change how food giants formulate their products? Health editor Mia de Graaf breaks it down. 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - The History Of Dyes 01:35 - Synthetic Food Dyes In America 02:50 - Health Impacts Of Synthetic Food Dyes 04:31 - Initial Bans On Artificial Food Dyes 04:39 - FDA's Ban On Red No. 3 05:30 - RFK's Battle On Dyes 06:04 - Behavioral Disorders And Synthetic Dyes 06:49 - The Temporary Removal Of Dyes In Cereals 07:22 - Breaking Down Artificial Dyes In Cereals 08:23 - Snacks Containing Artificial Dyes 09:16 - Healthy Snacks With Artificial Dyes 11:11 - A Closer Look At Food Coloring 12:07 - The Economic Benefit Of Synthetic Dyes 12:57 - Breaking Down Natural Dyes 14:52 - Ultra-Processed Foods That Use Natural Dyes 16:04 - What You Can Do To Avoid Synthetic Dyes ------------------------------------------------------ #dye #ultraprocessed #businessinsider MORE BUSINESS INSIDER VIDEOS: Axel Springer CEO Talks Trade, Trump, AI, And The Future Of Media | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6VoUD_E-r0 Money Lessons From Self-Made Millionaires Who Retired In Their 30s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnBL8QM8BRw Exposing The Dark Side of America's AI Data Center Explosion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-8TDOFqkQA Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider Why Banning Red No. 3 In America Took Decades | Ultra-Processed Life | Business Insider