𝐅𝐃𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐲𝐞𝐬

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to phase out several synthetic food dyes, including FD&C Red No. 3, due to health concerns. This initiative aims to promote the use of natural alternatives in the food supply.CBS News+17Houston Chronicle+17Reuters+17BBC+8CBS News+8CBS News+8

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐨. 𝟑 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭

Red No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a synthetic dye that gives foods a bright red color. Studies have shown that high doses of this dye can cause cancer in laboratory animals, leading to concerns about its safety. As a result, the FDA is moving to revoke its authorization for use in food and ingested drugs. 5 News Online+19U.S. Food and Drug Administration+19The Week+19The Week

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Manufacturers using Red No. 3 in food products have until January 15, 2027, to reformulate their products without this dye. For ingested drugs, the deadline is January 18, 2028. Houston Chronicle+10ABC11 Raleigh-Durham+10U.S. Food and Drug Administration+10

𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

In addition to phasing out Red No. 3, the FDA is working to eliminate other synthetic dyes, such as Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Blue No. 1, by the end of 2026. To support this transition, the FDA has approved three new natural color additives: Galdieria extract blue (from algae), butterfly pea flower extract, and calcium phosphate. These natural dyes offer safer alternatives for coloring food and beverages. Wikipedia+7WSJ+7Food & Wine+7CBS News+7Houston Chronicle+7LiveNOW+7AP News

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬' 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

At Caribbean Kitchen Foods, we have always prioritized health and wellness by offering seasoning blends that are low in sodium and free from artificial additives. Our products are crafted with natural ingredients to provide authentic Caribbean flavors without compromising on health.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬

As the FDA takes steps to ensure safer food additives, we invite you to explore our range of natural seasoning blends. Together, we can embrace a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing the rich flavors of the Caribbean.

𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬' 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬!