WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), founding member of the Senate Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus, released a statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially banned Red No. 3 from foods, dietary supplements and ingested medicines. This ban follows efforts from Sen. Tuberville during a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing in December 2024 when he pressed top FDA officials on the long-term effects of using harmful chemicals in the American food and beverage industry.
“Last month, I demanded answers from FDA officials on why Red Dye No. 3 is banned in cosmetics while being allowed in our foods. Glad to see the FDA finally use some common sense. I will keep working with Robert F. Kennedy and the MAHA Caucus to Make America Healthy Again,” said Sen. Tuberville.
The MAHA Caucus is a bicameral initiative that is focused on working with the Trump Administration to focus on nutrition, and access to affordable, high-quality-nutrient-dense foods and primary care. Members of the caucus look forward to addressing the root causes of chronic diseases and creating a healthier, stronger nation with President Trump and HHS nominee RFK Jr.
Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP, and Aging Committees.
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