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Georgia-Tennessee free livestream: How to watch SEC basketball game, TV, schedule
The No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs play against the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers in an SEC basketball game tonight. The matchup will begin at 7 p.m. CT on SEC Network. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.
The Bulldogs enter this matchup with a 14-2 record, and they have won back-to-back games. In their most recent game, the Bulldogs defeated Oklahoma 72-62.
During the victory, Asa Newell led the Georgia offense. He scored 15 points and shot 5-10 from the field, so he will try to perform similarly tonight.
Newell leads the team in scoring, as he averages nearly 16 points per game.
The Volunteers enter this matchup with a 15-1 record, and they are coming off a 74-70 win against Texas. During the victory, Zakai Zeigler led the Tennessee offense. He ended the game with 16 points and eight assists, which showcases his offensive prowess. The star guard currently leads the team in assists, so he will be a key player to watch tonight.
Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.
Read MoreBo Jackson abandons $21 million judgment in extortion case involving relatives
Auburn legend Bo Jackson has abandoned a $21 million judgment awarded to him last year in an extortion and harassment case involving his niece and nephew.
According to court documents obtained by AL.com, Jackson and his attorneys filed a motion in Cobb County (Ga.) Superior Court seeking to vacate the default judgment and permanent injunction as well as a stalking permanent protective order against siblings Thomas Anderson and Erica Anderson Ross. The motion was granted by Judge Jason D. Marbutt on Tuesday.
The 62-year-old Jackson, who grew up in Bessemer and played football and baseball at Auburn before becoming one of the most-recognizable athletes in the world, had filed a complaint in April 2023 against Anderson and Ross, accusing them of “relentless harassment and intimidation.” He was awarded $1 million in compensatory damages, $20 million in punitive damages, plus attorneys’ fees in a default judgment last February.
Anderson and Ross argued that they did not attend the original hearing because they were unaware of it, and found out about the judgment against them through social and traditional media. They have since obtained new counsel, and following mediation, filed a joint motion with Jackson to have the financial component of the ruling wiped away.
“The parties have conducted two mediations and have reached a private agreement resolving this dispute,” Jackson, Anderson and Ross said in the court filing.
Under terms of the new agreement, the Andersons are not to threaten, attempt to threaten or harass or intimidate Jackson or his wife or children and may not come within 500 yards of Jackson. If they attend events such as family reunions or funerals where Jackson or his family are present, they may not have direct contact or conversations.
According to the original lawsuit filed by Jackson through his Marietta, Ga., attorneys, Anderson and Ross — one of whom lives in Cobb County and the other in Texas — attempted to extort $20 million from Jackson in exchange for not publicly disclosing information that would cast him “in a false light” and cause “severe emotional distress.” In addition to his earnings as a professional baseball and football player in the 1980s and 1990s, Jackson was also a well-compensated pitchman for Nike and other companies and has also operated a number of successful businesses over the years.
Jackson also sought a stalking protective order against Anderson and Ross, who he claimed threatened to disrupt an April 2023 charity event in addition to posting potentially damaging claims via social media. According to the lawsuit, Jackson feared for his safety and for that of his family.
Anderson and Ross filed a motion in March to have the judgment dismissed, citing Jackson’s case as “paper thin” and having followed “years of Jackson smearing Thomas’s reputation by falsely telling others that Thomas abuses drugs and assaulted his wife,” according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. They accused their original attorney of lying to them and not ensuring that they received proper notice of the January 2024 hearing.
“Jackson seeks to use his power, fame, and financial resources to intimidate and ultimately silence his niece and nephew,” Anderson and Ross told the court in March 2024, according to the AJC. “The Andersons should not be made destitute because their lawyer lied to them.”
Jackson’s attorney, David Conley, told AL.com that neither he, his firm nor Jackson would have any further comment on the matter.
Read MoreDallas Cowboys next head coach odds and best bet: Are we buying the Deion smoke?
The circus runs year-round in Dallas. The latest act is the rumor that former Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame cornerback and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders could be the next Cowboys head coach. Sanders spoke with owner and GM Jerry Jones on Monday, according to FOX Sports.
It was not an official interview, however, so we’re still in the “wait-and-see” phase. Sanders’ stock is sky-high after leading Colorado to a 9-4 record while coaching his sons, Shedeur (QB) and Shilo (S), and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.
A Sanders-Jones partnership would break the internet and give talking heads fodder for years. Will it happen? The prevailing thought is don’t bet on it, since Sanders has an $8 million buyout at Colorado and Jerry typically prefers coaches who keep a lower profile than Primetime.
However, you in fact can bet on Deion Sanders being the next Dallas Cowboys coach. DraftKings has him as the favorite at even money (+100).
Meanwhile, Yahoo! Sports reported the Cowboys’ first official interview will be former Jets coach Robert Saleh, who is now the second favorite to be the Cowboys next head coach behind Sanders at +150. Let’s take a look at the rest of the Dallas Cowboys next head coach odds and try to make sense of it all.
Dallas Cowboys next head coach odds
*via DraftKings in the following markets: WV, NH, CO, MI, OR, WY, AZ, LA and Ontario
Deion Sanders (+100)
As a Cowboys fan, I sort of want this to happen despite the fact we don’t have a huge sample size of Deion coaching at a high level. Jerry Jones respects Deion, which is more than you can say about some of the other coaches he’s hired in the past (hi, Dave Campo, Wade Phillips and Chan Gailey).
Deion addressed the situation via ESPN saying:
“To hear from Jerry Jones is truly delightful, and it’s intriguing. I love Jerry and believe in Jerry. After you hang up and process it, and think about it, it’s intriguing. But I love Boulder and everything there is about our team, the coaches, our student body and the community.”
We know that Deion is one of the few inexperienced coaches that would be able to handle Jerry and the constant media glare – heck, he embraces it.
However, Sanders told GMA 3 What You Need to Know that he would only consider coaching in the NFL if he could coach both his sons – Shedeur, the top QB prospect in the 2025 draft (or second-best depending on who you ask), and Shilo, a safety who is also in this draft class.
Considering QB Dak Prescott just signed a three-year, $240 million dollar contract extension and has a full no trade clause, Deion Sanders to Dallas seems highly unlikely.
That’s not even taking into account Deion has an $8 million buyout. Jones is unlikely to pay that buyout and then hand Deion a huge contract, and we know Deion’s price isn’t cheap.
The consensus is that Deion is trying to use the Cowboys as leverage to get a contract extension from Colorado. Meanwhile, Jerry is the star in Dallas. He won’t want to be overshadowed. Do not wager your hard-earned money on Deion Sanders as the next Dallas Cowboys head coach.
Robert Saleh (+150)
This one is a head-scratcher on the surface, but trying to read Jerry Jones’ mind is a fools errand. Saleh went 20-36 in three-plus seasons as the Jets coach. Worst of all, Saleh’s “specialty” is defense. Here are the Jets ranks in scoring defense during his time as head coach:
- 2021: Last
- 2022: 4th
- 2023: 12th
- 2024: 20th
Mike Zimmer is a well-respected defensive coordinator. Dallas struggled early adjusting to the change from Dan Quinn’s 3-4, attacking man defense to Zimmer’s Cover 2 scheme. However, Zimmer had the Cowboys playing very well toward the end of the season. Saleh constantly came under fire in New York for his poor game management as well. I think I speak for most Cowboys fans when I say, please no.
Kellen Moore (+250)
Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator Kellen Moore makes a lot of sense for many reasons. The biggest reason being he was the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator during a massively successful four-year stretch.
Dallas ranked first in total offense in 2019 and 2021, the latter of which the Cowboys led the league in scoring (31.2 points per game). Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan in Dallas posted on X (formerly Twitter), showing how well Dallas’ offense performed under Moore.
FWIW, here are Dallas’ offensive ranks across the NFL in games Kellen and Dak were together from 2019-2022:
PPG: 29.7 (1st)
YPG: 414.7 (1st)
Yards/Play: 6.1 (2nd)
Pass TD: 103 (2nd)
Rush TD: 62 (3rd)— Bobby Belt (@BobbyBeltTX) January 15, 2025
Moore, who is preparing to face the Rams in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs, addressed the topic in his media availability.
“I mean, obviously I spent a lot of time there. Eight years there and so, obviously have plenty of relationships [in] that place,” Moore said. “I love it here. I’ve had so much fun here. It’s been a really fun process, and we’re in a really special situation right now, getting the chance to play this Sunday. Have a chance to make a run at this thing and that’s really all you worry about. Everything else is what it is and we’ll see where it takes you.”
Moore is my best bet to be the Cowboys’ next head coach and here’s why: he never should have been let go.
Former head coach Mike McCarthy was under intense pressure after two playoff failures and used Moore as a scapegoat. McCarthy clearly felt the heat and made the decision that if he was going to get fired, it would be while he was calling the shots on offense, not Moore.
The other reason Moore is a great bet is two-fold. He’s the prototype of what Jerry Jones looks for in his coaches: young, cheap and deferential. Moore will not get upset with Jerry’s constant post-game interviews or meddling.
Jerry isn’t going to change. Only the coaches change. And they all have the same archetype. Jones also would love stealing him from NFC East rival Philly.
Ben Johnson +450
The Cowboys missed out on interviewing him during their the Lions’ bye week because they dragged their feet with McCarthy. He might view that as indifference and not entertain Dallas as an option. Seems unlikely from both sides’ point of view.
The long shots
Kliff Kingsbury +550
Kingsbury has done a tremendous job with rookie QB Jayden Daniels in Washington, and he has roots in Texas as the former head coach of Texas Tech. However, his one stint as a head coach in the NFL was a disaster.
He went 26-29 in four seasons with the Cardinals, and his offense cracked the top 10 in scoring only once. Some coaches are better coordinators than head coaches, and Kingsbury falls into this category.
Bill Belichick +650
Belichick can get out of his North Carolina contract, even though he said at his introductory press conference: “I didn’t come to leave.”
Still, it’s a $10 million buyout, and Jerry’s seemingly grown cheaper in his older years. Then there’s the obvious question of how well Belichick would be able to stand Jerry’s antics. No thanks.
Joe Brady +650
Brady has re-established himself as a hot name after a disappointing run as offensive coordinator in Carolina (26th and 29th in scoring in two seasons).
He fits the bill as the young, inexperienced (and cheaper) coaches Jerry likes, but a lot depends on how the Bills’ season ends. If Buffalo wins the Super Bowl, maybe Brady leaves, but the Cowboys will be far from his only suitor. If Buffalo falls short, I think it’s more likely he stays to finish the job.
Best of the rest:
- Leslie Frazier: +750
- Aaron Glenn: +850
- Steve Sarkisian: +950
Next Dallas Cowboys head coach odds and best bets: Are we buying the Deion smoke?
The circus runs year-round in Dallas. The latest act is the rumor that former Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame cornerback and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders could possibly be the next Cowboys head coach. Sanders spoke informally with owner and GM Jerry Jones on Monday, according to FOX Sports.
It was not an official interview, however, so we’re still in the “wait-and-see” phase. Sanders’ stock is sky-high after leading Colorado to a 9-4 record while coaching his sons, Shedeur (QB) and Shilo (S), and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.
A Sanders-Jones partnership would break the internet and give talking heads fodder for years. Deion addressed the situation via ESPN saying:
“To hear from Jerry Jones is truly delightful, and it’s intriguing. I love Jerry and believe in Jerry. After you hang up and process it, and think about it, it’s intriguing. But I love Boulder and everything there is about our team, the coaches, our student body and the community.”
Will it happen? The prevailing thought is don’t bet on it, since Sanders has an $8 million buyout at Colorado and Jerry typically prefers coaches who keep a lower profile than Primetime.
However, you can bet on Deion being the next Dallas Cowboys coach, and DraftKings has him as the favorite at even money (+100). Let’s take a look at the rest of the Dallas Cowboys next head coach odds and try to make sense of it all.
Dallas Cowboys next head coach odds
*via DraftKings in the following markets: WV, NH, CO, MI, OR, WY, AZ, LA and Ontario
Deion Sanders (+100)
As a Cowboys fan, I sort of want this to happen despite the fact we don’t have a huge sample size of Deion coaching at a high level. Jerry Jones respects Deion, which is more than you can say about some of the other coaches he’s hired in the past (hi, Dave Campo, Wade Phillips and Chan Gailey).
We know that Deion is one of the few inexperienced coaches that would be able to handle Jerry and the constant media glare – heck, he embraces it.
However, Deion told GMA 3 What You Need to Know that he would only consider coaching in the NFL if he could coach both his sons – Shedeur, the top QB prospect in the 2025 draft, and Shilo, a safety who is also in this draft class.
Considering QB Dak Prescott just signed a three-year, $240 million dollar contract extension and has a full no trade clause, Deion to Dallas seems highly unlikely.
That’s not even taking into account Deion has an $8 million buyout. Jones is unlikely to pay that buyout and then hand Deion a huge contract, and we know Deion’s price isn’t cheap. Do not wager your hard-earned money on Deion as the next Dallas Cowboys head coach.
Kellen Moore (+250)
Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator Kellen Moore makes a lot of sense for many reasons. The biggest reason being he was the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator during a massively successful four-year stretch.
Dallas ranked first in total offense in 2019 and 2021, the latter of which the Cowboys led the league in scoring (31.2 points per game). Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan in Dallas posted on X (formerly Twitter), showing how well Dallas’ offense performed under Moore.
FWIW, here are Dallas’ offensive ranks across the NFL in games Kellen and Dak were together from 2019-2022:
PPG: 29.7 (1st)
YPG: 414.7 (1st)
Yards/Play: 6.1 (2nd)
Pass TD: 103 (2nd)
Rush TD: 62 (3rd)— Bobby Belt (@BobbyBeltTX) January 15, 2025
Moore, who is preparing to face the Rams in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs, addressed the topic in his media availability.
“I mean, obviously I spent a lot of time there. Eight years there and so, obviously have plenty of relationships [in] that place,” Moore said. “I love it here. I’ve had so much fun here. It’s been a really fun process, and we’re in a really special situation right now, getting the chance to play this Sunday. Have a chance to make a run at this thing and that’s really all you worry about. Everything else is what it is and we’ll see where it takes you.”
Moore is my best bet to be the Cowboys’ next head coach and here’s why: he never should have been let go. Former head coach Mike McCarthy was under intense pressure after two playoff failures and used Moore as a scapegoat. McCarthy clearly felt the heat and made the decision that if he was going to get fired, it would be while he was calling the shots on offense, not Moore.
The other reason Moore is a great bet is two-fold. He’s the prototype of what Jerry Jones looks for in his coaches: young, cheap and deferential. Moore will not get upset with Jerry’s constant post-game interviews or meddling. Jerry isn’t going to change. Only the coaches change. And they all have the same archetype. Jones also would love stealing him from NFC East rival Philly.
Kliff Kingsbury +350
Kingsbury has done a tremendous job with rookie QB Jayden Daniels in Washington, and he has roots in Texas as the former head coach of Texas Tech. However, his one stint as a head coach in the NFL was a disaster.
He went 26-29 in four seasons with the Cardinals, and his offense cracked the top 10 in scoring only once. Some coaches are better coordinators than head coaches, and Kingsbury falls into this category.
Joe Brady +450
Brady has re-established himself as a hot name after a disappointing run as offensive coordinator in Carolina (26th and 29th in scoring in two seasons).
He fits the bill as the young, inexperienced (and cheaper) coaches Jerry likes, but a lot depends on how the Bills’ season ends. If Buffalo wins the Super Bowl, maybe Brady leaves, but the Cowboys will be far from his only suitor. If Buffalo falls short, I think it’s more likely he stays to finish the job.
The long shots
Ben Johnson +550
The Cowboys missed out on interviewing him during their the Lions’ bye week because they dragged their feet with McCarthy. He might view that as indifference and not entertain Dallas as an option. Seems unlikely from both sides’ point of view.
Bill Belichick +650
Belichick can get out of his North Carolina contract, even though he said at his introductory press conference: “I didn’t come to leave.”
Still, it’s a $10 million buyout, and Jerry’s seemingly grown cheaper in his older years. Then there’s the obvious question of how well Belichick would be able to stand Jerry’s antics. No thanks.
Read MoreTexas quarterback Quinn Ewers announces decision on NFL draft
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers has declared for the 2025 NFL draft, he announced Wednesday.
Ewers, a redshirt junior with one season of eligibility remaining, led the Longhorns to the College Football Playoff semifinals in each of the last two years. In 36 games at Texas from 2022-24, he passed for 9,128 yards and 64 touchdowns.
“My entire life, I’ve dreamed about playing football on the 40 Acres,” Ewers set in a video posted to social media. “These past three years have been some of the best years I could have imagined. The relationships I’ve built, between coaches and teammates, will last forever. I’m truly thankful for the opportunity to play football in my home state at the best university in the world.
“With prayer and prayerful consideration, I’m officially declaring for the NFL draft.”
Ewers was the No. 1 overall player in the 2021 recruiting class out of Southlake Carroll High School near Dallas, but shocked many when he decommitted from Texas and signed with Ohio State during a period in which NIL laws had not been codified in his home state. He played in one game with the Buckeyes in 2021 before transferring to Texas and becoming the immediate starter behind center as a redshirt freshman in 2022.
Ewers’ departure now leaves the Texas quarterback job open for another former blue-chip recruit, Arch Manning. The No. 1 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, Manning passed for 939 yards and nine touchdowns with also rushing for four scores in 10 games as a redshirt freshman for the Longhorns this past season.
The 2025 NFL draft is set for April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisc. ESPN’s Mel Kiper has Ewers fifth in his latest quarterback rankings for the draft, behind Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Miami’s Cam Ward, Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart and Alabama’s Jalen Milroe.
Read More2027 recruit decommits from Alabama football
Ba’Roc Willis, a 2027 recruit, has decommitted from Alabama football, he told 247Sports.
“A love Bama Fam,” Willis wrote on social media Wednesday. “Please respect my decision.”
Willis is from Moody and had been committed to the Crimson Tide since July.
The 247Sports Composite ranks him as the No. 57 overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting class. He’s the No. 9 edge defender and No. 4 prospect in the state of Alabama.
He also has offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Florida State and others.
The Crimson Tide is heading into the second year under coach Kalen DeBoer. Alabama landed the No. 2 recruiting class in the early signing period and has the No. 4 class per the 247Sports Composite as of Wednesday.
The Crimson Tide is fresh off a 9-4 season which ended with a loss in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Nick Kelly is an Alabama beat writer for AL.com and the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X and Instagram.
Read MoreIsrael and Hamas appear close to reaching Gaza ceasefire agreement
Qatari and Hamas officials say a last-minute dispute in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas has been resolved.
Israel announced late Wednesday that Hamas had tried to change agreed-upon understandings for security arrangements along Gaza’s border with Egypt. It strongly rejected the proposals.
Qatar’s prime minister, who has been mediating the talks, met separately with Hamas and Israeli delegations, and shortly afterwards, the dispute was resolved, the Qatari official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss behind-the-scenes negotiations.
The Hamas official, also speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the matter was resolved.
There was still no official word on whether a final agreement had been reached.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Negotiations between Israel and Hamas hit a last-minute snag on Wednesday, delaying the expected announcement of a ceasefire agreement to pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip.
Israel accused Hamas of trying to make changes to already agreed upon arrangements along Gaza’s border with Egypt and said it strongly rejected the move. Hamas called the claims “nonsense.”
The finger-pointing forced Qatar, which has been mediating weeks of painstaking negotiations, to delay an expected announcement of a deal.
The sides have been working on a phased agreement that would include the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas, the return of displaced Palestinians in Gaza to what remains of their homes and an influx of desperately needed humanitarian aid into the besieged territory.
It was not immediately clear how serious the dispute was, or whether the agreement was in danger of collapse. ___
Federman reported from Jerusalem. Magdy reported from Cairo.
Read MoreOrange Beach man arrested for abandoning boat in Perdido Pass, ALEA says
An Orange Beach man was arrested last week for refusing to move his abandoned boat after an incident in August, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said.
According to a press release from ALEA, James Hamrac III was arrested by ALEA Marine Patrol Division troopers on Jan. 8.
Hamrac III allegedly violated Alabama’s Abadoned and Derelict Vessel Law, which went into effect in 2018, the release said.
Under the provision, it is illegal for the owner of a derelict vessel to fail to remove their vessel from state waters within 24 hours after a verbal or written request from a law enforcement officer.
On Aug. 12, Hamrac’s 2014 Nautical Star struck a jetty at Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, the release stated.
Following the incident Hamrac refused to move the vessel leading to Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources removing the boat.
Hamrac was charged with derelict vessel and is currently held at the Baldwin County Jail.
Read MoreFDA bans Red 3 dye after it causes cancer in lab rats
U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk.
Food and Drug Administration officials granted a 2022 petition filed by two dozen food safety and health advocates, who urged the agency to revoke authorization for the substance that gives some candies, snack cakes and maraschino cherries a bright red hue.
The agency said it was taking the action as a “matter of law” because some studies have found that the dye caused cancer in lab rats. Officials cited a statute known as the Delaney Clause, which requires FDA to ban any additive found to cause cancer in people or animals.
The dye is known as erythrosine, FD&C Red No. 3 or Red 3. The ban removes it from the list of approved color additives in foods, dietary supplements and oral medicines, such as cough syrups. More than three decades ago, the FDA declined to authorize use of Red 3 in cosmetics and externally applied drugs because a study showed it caused cancer when eaten by rats.
“The FDA is taking action that will remove the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs,” said Jim Jones, the FDA’s deputy commissioner for human foods. “Evidence shows cancer in laboratory male rats exposed to high levels of FD&C Red No.3. Importantly, the way that FD&C Red No. 3 causes cancer in male rats does not occur in humans.”
Food manufacturers will have until January 2027 to remove the dye from their products, while makers of ingested drugs have until January 2028 to do the same. Other countries still allow for certain uses of the dye, but imported foods must meet the new U.S. requirement.
Consumer advocates praised the decision.
“This is a welcome, but long overdue, action from the FDA: removing the unsustainable double standard in which Red 3 was banned from lipstick but permitted in candy,” said Dr. Peter Lurie, director of the group Center for Science in the Public Interest, which led the petition effort.
It’s not clear whether the ban will face legal challenges from food manufacturers because evidence hasn’t determined that the dye causes cancer when consumed by humans. At a hearing in December, FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf suggested that’s a risk.
“When we do ban something, it will go to court,” he told members of Congress on Dec. 5. “And if we don’t have the scientific evidence, we will lose in court.”
When the FDA declined to allow Red 3 in cosmetics and topical drugs in 1990, the color additive was already permitted in foods and ingested drugs. Because research showed then that the way the dye causes cancer in rats does not apply to humans, “the FDA did not take action to revoke the authorization of Red No. 3 in food,” the agency has said on its website.
Health advocates for years have asked the FDA to reconsider that decision, including the 2022 petition led by CSPI. In November, nearly two dozen members of Congress sent a letter demanding that FDA officials ban Red 3.
Lawmakers cited the Delaney Clause and said the action was especially important to protect children, who consume more of the dye on a bodyweight basis than adults, the lawmakers said.
“The FDA should act quickly to protect the nation’s youth from this harmful dye, used simply to give food and drinks a bright red color,” the letter said. “No aesthetic reason could justify the use of a carcinogen in our food supply.”
Red 3 is banned for food use in Europe, Australia and New Zealand except in certain kinds of cherries. The dye will be banned in California starting in January 2027.
The International Association of Color Manufacturers defends the dye, saying that it is safe in levels typically consumed by humans. The group points to research by scientific committees operated by the United Nations and the World Health Organization, including a 2018 review that reaffirmed the safety of Red 3 in food.
Some food manufacturers have already reformulated products to remove Red 3. In its place they use beet juice; carmine, a dye made from insects; and pigments from foods such as purple sweet potato, radish and red cabbage, according to Sensient Food Colors, a St. Louis-based supplier of food colors and flavorings.
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