The FDA is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink.

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred ...

The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications years ago because a study showed it caused cancer in rats.

Vicks Formula 44, Luden’s and Halls cough drops all use Red 40. Mucinex Children’s Cough Syrup, Robitussen Adult Cough and Chest Congestion and Vick’s NyQuil Cold and Flu also use Red 40.

With an FDA ban on Red No. 3 underway, consumers may be seeking alternatives to the potentially harmful color additive.

After the FDA's announcement banning the use of Red 3 dye in foods, candies, medications, and drinks due to cancer risks, ...