Artificial Colors

FDA just banned Red Dye 40—here’s why your kids’ favorite snacks are changing forever

Melody Glass April 23, 2025 This is an AI generated image. It was a familiar scene at my niece’s birthday party last month: twelve giggling second-graders, faces smeared with crimson frosting, suddenly burst into frenetic energy. We often shrug it off as a “sugar high.” But growing research suggests the bright red cupcakes and fruit punch might
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Great News! Red Dye No. 3 was just banned!

Here’s a snippet of our Chapter on artificial colors and flavors. To read more about all the dyes purchase at whatseatingyoukid.club The Artificial Colors and Flavors Monster Artificial colors and flavors are used in food, drugs and cosmetics.  Artificial colors are made from petroleum (which is used in diesel fuel and gasoline). Artificial colors and
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California bans toxic synthetic food dyes in school meals!

Governor Newsom signed AB-2316, the California School Food Safety Act, into law. The new law will ban toxic synthetic food dyes in school meals in California.Specifically, AB-2316 will prohibit a school district, county superintendent of schools, or charter school maintaining kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12 from serving or selling food or beverages
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California ‘Skittles Ban’ Advances to Governor’s Desk, Here’s What It Means for Consumers

Lawmakers believe it could have a ripple effect across the country. The California Food Safety Act, a bill that will ban some food additives found in popular packaged snacks, is one step closer to becoming a reality.  On Tuesday, California lawmakers voted and passed the bill, which is now on its way to the state’s
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