The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the dye Red No. 3, along with several others, in an attempt to make food safer for consumers. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways FDA-approved red dye 40 may cause hyperactivity and irritability in children sensitive to it.Children with ADHD might be more affected by red ...