Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is a synthetic red food dye once popular in candies and cakes. The ... [+] FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 under the Delaney Clause, citing cancer risks observed in lab ...
The dye has been used in a number of foods, like maraschino cherries The US has banned the use of a synthetic dye typically added to foods and beverages to give them a bright, cherry-red hue.