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Senators press FDA on safety reviews of Red 3 and Red 40, Delaney clause complicates action
Summary
Sen. Tommy Tuberville and others questioned FDA about re‑reviews of food colorants; Deputy Commissioner M. Jones said Red 40 has not been reevaluated in over a decade and a petition to revoke Red 3 authorization is under agency consideration under the Delaney clause.
At the Senate HELP hearing, several senators asked FDA officials about the agency's review of food colorants, focusing on Red 3 and Red 40.
Senator Tommy Tuberville asked whether FDA stands by its safety determinations for food dyes. Deputy Commissioner M. Jones replied that FDA "has not evaluated Red 40 in over a decade," and that a petition to revoke authorization for Red…
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