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[SoDu Alert] FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3
The FDA’s decision follows a 2022 petition that cited studies showing cancer in male rats exposed to high levels of FD&C Red No. 3 due to a rat-specific hormonal mechanism.
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Durham: Beware Potential Apricot Seed Toxins
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers about the potential dangers of consuming apricot seeds after high levels of the toxic compound amygdalin were found in certain