FDA says it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes, authorize four natural color additives

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. escalated his war against the food industry on Tuesday, declaring that “sugar is poison.”

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday the U.S. will begin phasing out the use of petroleum-based synthetic food dyes. Kennedy has accused food makers of “mass poisoning” children with additives frequently found in junk food. This comes as the Trump administration continues to slash public health programs. This week, the Women’s Health Initiative said contracts supporting its regional centers are being terminated …

Federal government moves to ban synthetic food dyes; here’s what you need to know

Now that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Mary Makary have announced a ban on artificial food dyes what happens next? Both agencies are working to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes present in numerous foods such as breakfast cereals, candy, snacks and beverages. Kennedy said Americans will be able to identify products complying with the phase-out with an open-sourc…

HHS, FDA Unveil Plan to Phase Out Food Dyes

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