Warning: 13 Beloved Foods Sold In New York May Cause Cancer

Health officials are warning these popular foods that are sold at stores across New York are linked to cancer.

All of the products reportedly contain a synthetic food dye that health officials report has caused cancer in animals.

13 Popular Foods Sold In New York That May Be Linked to Cancer

Red 3 is a known carcinogen. You can read about how it can affect the body HERE. These products currently contain the soon to be illegal additive.

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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3

The food mentioned above contains Red Dye No. 3. The petroleum-based chemical, which is used to dye food and drinks, was banned last week by the FDA.

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It was previously banned in cosmetics after scientists found links between the dye, which is made from petroleum, and cancer in animals. According to the FDA, Red Dye No. 3 is a known "animal carcinogen, causing tumors in rats."

Candy Sold In New York State That May Cause Cancer

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Below are some popular candies that reportedly contain Red Dye No. 3.

Candies That Are Affected By the Controversial Red Dye 3

The FDA is allowing companies to take the next two years to remove the red Dye No. 3. and reformulate their products. If the additives aren't removed the product will be banned in the United States.

15 Discontinued Snack Chips In 2025

Many snacks have been discontinued in 2025.

15 Discontinued Snack Chips In 2025

Frito-Lay makes some of the most popular snacks in America, and it seems that every year, they introduce new twists on their top brands that feature unique flavors.

It can be fun to venture out of your comfort zone and try new things and those new things can sometimes become new favorites. However, there is no guarantee that the new snacks will stick around for very long, which can be disappointing.

Sporked recently uncovered 15 snacks that Frito-Lay plans on discontinuing in 2025, and they include some of my favorites. If some of your favorites are on this list, you better stock up if you still see them on store shelves and enjoy them while you can.

Perhaps if fans of snacks being discontinued protest, Frito-Lay will change its mind.

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11 Foods You Can No Longer Buy In New York State

In 2024, these 11 food items were discontinued.

11 Foods You Can No Longer Buy In New York State

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13 Popular Foods Gone Forever at New York Stores

As a new year begins, we're looking back at some of the foods that were discontinued in 2024. You won't find these items at New York stores or restaurants anymore.

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