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Concerns about the safety of artificial food dyes have been steadily gaining traction across the United States. As parents, educators, and health experts voice their apprehensions, policymakers are beginning to respond with legislative and regulatory action. Recent efforts at both state and federal levels highlight shifting attitudes toward the use of synthetic colorants in food, particularly those products most popular with young consumers.

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is advocating for a ban on petroleum-based food dyes as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced in April plans to phase out the dyes from the nation’s food dyes by the end of 2026.

Many of the foods that contain dyes are snacks children love. Texas recently passed a law eliminating food dyes from school lunches. It will go into effect for the 2026-2027 school year.

While some food dyes are prohibited or require warnings in other countries, the debate about whether or not food dyes are harmful to consume is ongoing. Studies show "a possible link" to "symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children."

But the US Food and Drug Administration also states on its website: “The totality of scientific evidence indicates that most children have no adverse effects when consuming foods containing color additives, but some evidence suggests that certain children may be sensitive to them."

The FDA reports the dyes that will be eliminated include:

Ø  Blue No. 2 (or Blue 1 and 2)

Ø  FD&C Blue No. 1

Ø  FD&C Green No. 3 (or Green 3)

Ø  FD&C Red No. 40 (or Red 40)

Ø  FD&C Yellow No. 5 Yellow No. 6 (or Yellow 5 and 6)

Bacon and Sausages

Some meats have synthetic dyes to create a certain look, like Orange B in the casings of sausages, frankfurters and bacon. Tyson Foods recently announced it would be eliminating the use of synthetic dyes in all products.

Cereal

Certain breakfast cereals like Foot Loops or Fruity Pebbles use food dyes, including Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 and Blue 1, FOX 59 reports. Similarly, cereals with colored marshmallows like Lucky Charms contain food dyes will need to be reworked, or they could be eliminated altogether.

Package Goods

Packaged baked goods like Hostess Cupcakes also contain artificial food dyes to decorate the cupcakes. The most common ones are Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.

Pop Tarts

Pop Tarts and other toaster pastries contain artificial dyes to get their vibrant colored fillings. The pastries contain Red 40, Blue 1, Blue 2 and Yellow 6.

 Strawberry Flavored Milk

Nestle Nesquik Low Fat Strawberry Milk previously contained Red No. 3, which has been banned across the U.S. The company will have to reformulate the recipe in order to comply with the ban.

Yogurt

Certain flavored yogurts contain synthetic petroleum dyes, like Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. Yogurt maker Danone recently announced it is looking to remove artificial dyes from its U.S. portfolio, which includes the Yo Crunch and Light & Fit brands.

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