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.
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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)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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