Wiregrass pediatrician supports food dye ban, believes more could be done
- The Trump administration announced plans to ban eight synthetic food dyes by the end of 2026, a move supported by health experts and representing bipartisan agreement in a divided political climate.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Aims to phase out these dyes, citing potential health harms to children, continuing efforts following the previous administration's ban on Red Dye 3.
- FDA Commissioner Marty Makary stated that synthetic dyes have been linked to serious health issues, emphasizing their negative impact on children's health compared to food colorings from decades ago.
- The ban reflects bipartisan support and follows previous restrictions on Red Dye 3 from the previous administration.
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Wiregrass pediatrician supports food dye ban, believes more could be done
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — The White House has started a two-year countdown for food manufacturers to rid the nation's food supply of artificial food dyes. Citing health concerns, largely among children, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes these additives harm children without adding any nutrients. Those food dyes are commonly used in candy, cereal, pastries, and even gum. Now, new studies link them to an increase i…
Ban artificial food dyes before the end of 2026
President Donald Trump’s government announced on Tuesday its intention to ban all artificial food dyes in the United States by the end of 2026, a measure backed by health experts. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “de facto suppresses all petroleum-derived food dyes in the United States,” announced its new chief, Marty Makary, at a press conference with Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. In all, there are eight synthetic dyes, all of …
USA will forego artificial dyes in the future
Donald Trump's government wants to ban artificial dyes from food and medicines. American children have "lived increasingly in a toxic soup of synthetic chemicals" over the past 50 years, according to Marty Makary, head of the Food and Drug Administration FDA. Makary called on studies to link artificial dyes with diseases such as diabetes and cancer, as well as gastrointestinal problems and behavioural problems such as ADHD. "Elimination of toxin…
RFK Jr. to Ban Some Artificial Food Dyes; SCOTUS Appears to Side With Parents on Religious Liberty
The Supreme Court is considering whether parents should be able to opt children out of classes that involve LGBT reading materials. We take a look at the details of the case, and what the American people have to say. The Trump administration says it’s working to ban artificial food dyes, many of which are already banned in other countries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces major changes to the State Department. He says the move cuts bloat…
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