Red Dye No. 3 banned by FDA and Red Meat Linked to Dementia

The FDA announced it will ban the use of red dye Number 3. The dye is commonly found in foods like candy, cereals, fruit cocktail, cherries, and strawberry-flavored milkshakes.
It is a synthetic dye linked to cancer in animals. Approved in 1907, red dye number 3 is made from petroleum. Food manufacturers will have until january 15, 2027, to reformulate their products. This marks a victory for consumer advocacy groups and lawmakers who’ve pushed for the ban because of health concerns.

Also in health news today, you may want to skip eating bacon at breakfast. A new study is suggesting that not limiting how much red meat you eat could be bad for your brain health.
Researchers studied data from more than 133,000 people who were followed for more than 40 years. They found those who ate at least one quarter of a serving of processed red meats on a daily basis had a 13% higher chance of developing dementia.
That's compared to those who consumed minimal amounts. A serving of red meat is about three ounces, so that would be about two slices of bacon or a hot dog. The study authors also found that replacing red meat with plant-based protein sources was associated with a 19% lower risk of dementia.