For decades, FD&C Red No. 3 has added its vivid cherry-red hue to candies and cupcakes—but its risks have been debated just as long.

While it caused cancer in these male rats, the dye does not cause cancer in humans and other animals in the same way, according to other studies. Therefore, “claims that the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and in ingested drugs puts people at risk are not supported by the available scientific information,” according to the FDA.

The FDA just announced a ban on red dye 3 in food and drink, following California's lead. Here's a list of some popular foods that use it.

Several consumer-favorite cereals, snacks and other food products may have contained the red food coloring recently banned by the FDA.

Federal regulators this week banned a red food dye long considered a carcinogen. Confectioners like Hershey say they haven't used the ingredient in years.