FDA Bans Red Dye No. 4: Tumors End an Era of Unsafe Additives
The FDA bans Red Dye No. 4 after discovering it triggers bladder tumors in dogs, yet manufacturers continue using the additive in Canadian products. This regulatory split forces American consumers to avoid a carcinogen that remains legally permissible across the border.
October 22, 1976
50 years ago
What Else Happened on October 22
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Portuguese King Fernando died without a male heir in 1383, triggering a succession crisis. His widow claimed the throne for her daughter, who was married to the…
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