Maraschino cherries have red dye # 3? Kids valentine candies? Holy Smokes! Remember that potent carcinogen, Agent Orange, used as a defoliant during the Vietnam War? How many of you besides Al and me are Vets?

I am not a vet, nor are my parent/s.


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Hostess Ding Dongs: These chocolate-coated cakes have, at times, included the dye in their ingredients.
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Brach's Conversation Hearts: Popular around Valentine's Day, these candies have used Red Dye No. 3 for certain colors.
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Brach's Candy Corn: This traditional treat has contained the dye to achieve its distinctive coloring.
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Ensure Nutritional Shakes: Flavors like strawberry and peach have been known to contain Red Dye No. 3.
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Fruit Cocktails: Some canned fruit mixtures have used the dye to enhance the appearance of cherries and other fruits.


Jell-O and Gelatin Desserts – Flavored varieties like cherry or strawberry.
Canned Fruits – Especially those with artificially colored cherries in fruit cocktail mixes.
Gummy Candies – Certain types like gummy worms and bears.
Frosting and Cake Decorations – Pre-made frosting in red or pink shades.
Chewing Gum – Beyond Dubble Bubble, other brands of bubble gum used the dye.
Candied Apples – The bright red glaze often contained Red Dye No. 3.
Cotton Candy – Red or pink varieties of this fairground treat.
Hard Candies – Such as cinnamon-flavored candies or red suckers.
Energy Drinks and Flavored Waters – Certain brands used it for vibrant red hues.