History: September 22 (#1)

History: September 22 (#1)
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September 22, 1976 Red Dye No. 4 is banned by the US Food and Drug Administration after it is discovered that it causes tumors in the bladders of dogs.

Commentary

Commentary

On September 22, in the year 1976: Red Dye No. 4 is banned by the US Food and Drug Administration after it is discovered that it causes tumors in the bladders of dogs. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Why September 22, 1976 matters: Red Dye No. 4 is banned by the US Food and Drug Administration after it is discovered that it causes tumors in the bladders of dogs. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: September 22, 1976 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Red Dye No. 4 is banned by the US Food and Drug Administration after it is discovered that it causes tumors in the bladders of dogs. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_and_Drug_Administration (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)