The FDA is reviewing a petition to ban red food dye, which has been labeled as "scary stuff."

A widely used artificial food dye could soon be outlawed.

The FDA is considering a ban on Red No. 3, an artificial food coloring also known as Erythrosine, in the United States.

The FDA states that the synthetic dye, derived from petroleum, is used as a color additive in food and drugs to give them a "bright cherry-red color."

Jim Jones, the FDA's deputy commissioner for human foods, informed a U.S. Senate health committee on Thursday that there is a petition in front of them to revoke the authorization board with Red 3, and they are hopeful to act on it in the upcoming weeks.

The FDA is reviewing a petition that relies on the Delaney Clause, which stipulates that the agency cannot deem a color additive safe if it has been shown to cause cancer in humans or animals, according to the FDA's declaration.

Dr. Marc Siegel, a clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and a Planet Chronicle Senior Medical Analyst, discussed on "Fox and Friends" the possibility of banning food dyes, which he referred to as "alarming."

"Siegel questioned why a certain ingredient, which has been banned from skin products since the 1990s, is not allowed in such products, despite the fact that it cannot be applied to the face but can still be consumed by children."

The doctor noted that Red No. 3 has been banned in the European Union, the U.K., and most of Asia and Australia.

"They're going to get it out of the food, finally."

What caused us to be late, he inquired, was the arrival of a new marshal, specifically President Trump and RFK Jr.

The head of the FDA's food division, Jimmy Jones, is now responding to petitions from the public, consumers, and the House of Representatives.

"Finally, they will remove it from the food."

According to Siegel, the FDA is taking this action because they anticipate that it will occur eventually. Therefore, they want to do it now.

Potential health effects of Red No. 3

Nine food dyes approved in the U.S. have been linked to potential health risks, according to previous research.

Animal studies have demonstrated that Red No. 3 can lead to cancer.

It has also been linked to an increase of childhood behavioral issues.

"It's a disgrace that we have nine synthetic dyes in our food in the United States."

Siegel stated that they have studied the effects of high doses on cancer as well as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

"These 26 studies suggest a link between all these food dyes," he continued.

"Nine synthetic dyes are present in our food in the United States, which is a shame."

Siegel pointed out that the FDA has previously declared that they cannot prove it leads to these conditions.

"He stated that they do not conduct enough post-market analysis on products that are already available in the market."

According to Food Scores, a database of foods compiled by the Environmental Working Group, nearly 3,000 foods contain Red No. 3.

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The Center for Science in the Public Interest, along with 23 other organizations and scientists, submitted a petition to remove Red No. 3 from foods, supplements, and medications.

Planet Chronicle Digital reached out to the FDA requesting comment.