The US Food and Drug Administration this week banned the use of red dye number three in food, beverages and drugs.

The action comes more than 30 years after scientists discovered the artificial coloring can cause cancer in animals and banned it from cosmetics.

The dyes been used in thousands of foods like candy and cereals to give it that bright cherry red hue.

But the FDA isn't moving to ban another synthetic coloring known as red dye number 40, which is commonly found in sweets like Jell-O and popsicles and has been linked to behavioral issues in kids.

The agency's decision is considered a victory for consumer advocacy groups and even some lawmakers who have been railing against the government to revoke the dye.

Manufacturers now have until 2027 to reformulate their products.

Drug makers have a little longer until 2028 to make those mandated changes.