Nutritionists react to the red food dye ban: ‘Took far too long’

FDA bans red food dye amid cancer concerns

Truemed co-founder and 'Good Energy' co-author Calley Means joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the FDA banning Red No. 3 from foods.

Red 3 can be found in a variety of food products, most commonly candies and colorful sweets. (iStock)

A certified holistic nutritionist (not pictured) warned that red dye No. 3 appears in some products that "you'd never expect." (iStock)

Red dye No. 3 is often used in strawberry flavoring, according to experts. (iStock)

The dye was commonly used in products that are primarily marketed to children, such as colorful lollipops, candies and breakfast cereals. (iStock)

Using alternatives for red dye like pomegranate juice or fruit powder can keep food fun, according to nutritionists. (iStock)