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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the dyes and pressured manufacturers to remove them from foods.
Dozens of U.S. ice cream producers are planning to remove artificial colors from their products by 2028, a dairy industry group and government officials said on Monday.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to eliminate synthetic food dyes from the American food supply is facing stiff resistance from one of the country’s most iconic candy makers —
In addition to finding these dyes in brightly colored processed foods, the researchers also found them in more muted foods like blueberry bagels, taco shells, carbonated drinks, and hot dog buns. Overall, they were present in about 1 out of every 5 foods and beverages.
Use ingredients you already have to tint frostings, doughs, and more — no additives required. From turmeric to freeze-dried fruit, these pantry staples be transformed into natural food dye.
Discover why synthetic food dyes are being phased out in the US, how major brands are responding, and what challenges the food industry faces in switching to natural alternatives.
A new study finds synthetic dyes in one of 5 US foods, raising health concerns, especially for kids, as major brands begin phasing them out.