Health
FDA bans red dye ahead of RFK’s Senate Hearings; he had declared taking dyes out of Food would be Job #1
The USA, January 18, 2025 – The president who nominated him to head the National Health Service is not even inaugurated as yet, nor has he passed through the requisite Senate confirmation hearings to take on the important role in Health and Human Services but already Robert F. Kennedy Jr is having a profound effect on the state of health in the US, say those looking on.
On Wednesday January 15, the American Food and Drug Administration, FDA announced that it was banning Red Dye No. 3. Many would say it is finally a reasonable response to a three year old petition, supported by studies which was filed by advocates who claimed the additive is linked to cancer; not in humans but in the animals the dye was tested on.
What is incredibly concerning is that this dye, once approved as ‘okay’ to be included in thousands of food products, is in everything from drinks to candies to over the counter medication.
Here is what the Today Show shared from its research.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr
“Red Dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a bright red color. It is also sometimes used in oral medicines and dietary supplements. It first was approved for use in food in 1907. It’s made from petroleum.
The FDA has approved 36 color additives for use in the U.S.; nine are synthetic dyes.”
Here is that list of foods experts say you should now avoid: Candy, especially seasonal candies, such as candy corn and dyed marshmallows; Cakes and cupcakes; Frozen desserts, such as ice pops and ice creams with strawberry flavoring; Frostings; Maraschino cherries; Fruit cocktails; Colored beverages; Protein shakes; Vegetarian meats; Bacon bits; Sausages; Strawberry milk and Puddings.
The 2022 petition cited two studies that showed cancer in male lab rats when exposed to high levels of Red No. 3. According to the FDA announcement, the way Red No. 3 causes cancer in male lab rats does not occur in humans. And humans are typically exposed to much lower levels of Red No. 3 than lab rats. The announcement said that studies in other animals and humans did not result in these effects.
Frantically, health experts have sprung into action, populating the media circuit in an effort to warn consumers. Worried, they say, what this additive may have been doing and what it has already done to millions of people because of its widespread use. And it would be products consumed not only by Americans, but all of its export markets which includes The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Here is what MSNBC reported on the ban by the FDA, which was announced on Wednesday January 15: “The dye is still used in thousands of foods, including candy, cereals, cherries in fruit cocktails and strawberry-flavored milkshakes, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a food safety advocacy group that petitioned the agency in 2022 to end its use. More than 9,200 food items contain the dye, including hundreds of products made by large food companies, CSPI said, citing Agriculture Department data. The FDA is not prohibiting other artificial dyes, including Red No. 40, which has been linked to behavioral issues in children.”
If the additive is used, legally it must be included on the label. You will want to check for: D&C Red No. 3; FD&C Red 3 or Red 3.
Kennedy, who is expected to be approved as Health and Human Services secretary in the confirmation hearings, had said back in October that, “The first thing I’d do isn’t going to cost you anything because I’m just gonna tell the cereal companies: Take all the dyes out of their food.”
He has also been critical of the FDA approval system, labelling it “corrupt.”
The ban has now spurned conversation in countries like Canada which exports more than $16 billion in processed foods from the United States.
Red dye No. 3 is also banned in New Zealand, Australia and European countries.
Deandrea Hamilton | Editor
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – July 14, 2025 – InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital is celebrating a major milestone, as its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant, has been named a finalist in the Global Visionary Doctor Leader category of the Caribbean Global Awards 2025.
This recognition highlights Dr. Braithwaite-Tennant’s outstanding commitment to advancing healthcare in the Turks and Caicos Islands through transformative leadership, strategic development, and dedication to patient care. Under her guidance, the TCI Hospital has consistently raised its standards, expanded critical services, and improved community wellness outcomes.
“We are excited to share some wonderful news that brings pride to the TCI Hospital,” the institution said in a public announcement. “Dr.
Braithwaite-Tennant’s visionary leadership has not only transformed our hospital facilities but has also significantly impacted the broader healthcare landscape in the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
The Caribbean Global Awards celebrate the achievements of professionals of Caribbean heritage who are making significant contributions in healthcare, innovation, and development around the world. In the Global Visionary Doctor Leader category, Dr. Braithwaite-Tennant is one of five outstanding nominees. The other finalists represent the United States, Trinidad and Tobago (two nominees), and St. Lucia.
The 2025 edition of the awards will culminate with a black-tie gala on September 27 at the prestigious Cumberland Hotel in London, United Kingdom. The event will bring together leaders, professionals, and dignitaries from across the Caribbean diaspora to recognize excellence and visionary impact across sectors.
Dr. Braithwaite-Tennant’s nomination marks a proud moment not only for the hospital but for the entire Turks and Caicos Islands, positioning the territory alongside global leaders in healthcare innovation.
“We are immensely proud of Dr. Braithwaite-Tennant’s achievements and are honoured to have her at the helm of the TCI Hospital,” the hospital’s statement continued. “This nomination is a testament to her dedication to the people of these islands.”
Supporters across the territory are being encouraged to extend congratulations and follow the awards journey as Dr. Braithwaite-Tennant represents the Turks and Caicos Islands on the global stage.
From sunrise meditation to sunset sails, Wymara invites guests to reconnect through a holistic schedule grounded in movement, mindfulness, and place
Wymara is redefining the wellness resort experience in the Caribbean. With a bold focus on movement, mindfulness, nutrition, and nature, the resort pairs luxurious amenities with purposeful programming designed to reset body and mind. This season, a new daily wellness schedule deepens Wymara’s commitment, offering guests unlimited complimentary classes that encourage reconnection, restoration, and real results.
Designed around the resort’s natural rhythm, the new schedule transitions effortlessly from dynamic activity to intentional stillness. Guests can take part in Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga in the Caribbean’s only in-ocean pool, Revitalizing Sunset Yoga, Sound Bath Meditation, HIIT Workouts, and Mat Pilates, all grounded in a philosophy of space, setting, and connection.
“We see wellness not as an amenity, but as a defining part of the Wymara experience,” says Sarinah Sari, Spa Director. “We aim to create
experiences that restore, rebalance, and stay with you, long after you leave the island.”
Classes are led by a team of experienced practitioners like Deep Singh, whose background spans therapeutic yoga, Ayurvedic bodywork, and energy-based healing. His experience includes time at acclaimed wellness retreats across the Maldives and India, reinforcing Wymara’s commitment to cultivating one of the most compelling in-house wellness teams in the Caribbean. Private sessions are also available by request, allowing guests to personalize their wellness journey with one-on-one instruction in yoga, meditation, breathwork, and energy healing. For a more immersive approach, curated itineraries are available to align movement, nutrition, and mindfulness into a stay designed for lasting impact.
Wymara approaches wellness as a 360° experience, aligning expert-led programming, best-in-class spa treatments, and curated experiences across land and sea. The resort continues to set the pace for integrative wellbeing in Turks and Caicos through:
- At the heart of Wymara’s spa experience are results-driven treatments by 111SKIN, the science-led luxury skincare brand. This fall, two exclusive 111SKIN treatment rooms will launch at the Villas, elevating the partnership even further.
- Sunset Cove Beach Club, an expansive wellness destination featuring a 25-metre lap pool, full fitness centre, sauna and steam room, Jacuzzi, and courts for tennis, pickleball, basketball, and bocce.
- Wymara’s recent Green Globe Certificationsignals its ongoing commitment to sustainability as an essential pillar of the resort’s integrative wellness ethos.
- A plant-forward culinary program, praised for its creativity and balance. Specialized vegan and vegetarian menus are integrated across restaurants, in-villa dining, and custom menus.
- Complimentary ocean experiences, including reef snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding, and clear-bottom kayaking, just steps from the sand.
- Anewly launched Wymara Experience Book, featuring curated recommendations across wellness, adventure, cuisine, and culture to help guests shape their ideal stay.
-
Caribbean News7 days agoJamaica Records US$2.4B in Earnings from 2.3 Million Visitor Arrivals Since Start of 2025
-
TCI News4 days agoTurks and Caicos Inches Toward Food Security Goals as CARICOM Reaffirms Commitment to Climate and Agricultural Resilience
-
Finance1 week agoEXTENSION OF CHEQUE COLLECTION DEADLINE FOR THE COST OF LIVING RELIEF PROGRAMME
-
Bahamas News6 days agoSTATEMENT BY THE MINISTER FOR GRAND BAHAMA ON GRAND BAHAMA POWER OUTAGES
-
Caribbean News1 week agoUN Youth Advisory Group to Launch Health and Food Security Podcast Series
-
Bahamas News1 week agoPress Statement by Valdez J. Edgecombe (“V.J”) On National Honours Award
-
Caribbean News20 hours agoRegional and U.S. Officials Warn: “Do Not Travel to Haiti” Amid Escalating Violence, Terrorism, and Breakdown in Order
-
Caribbean News4 days agoCARICOM Takes Bold Step Toward Full Free Movement Amid Calls for Regional Unity and Security