Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced a ban on all petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, including the widely used red dye No. 40. This decision follows a push to phase out such dyes from the nation’s food supply due to health concerns. Health experts have long debated the effects of artificial food dyes, with some studies suggesting potential links to hyperactivity in children and allergic reactions. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collaborating to implement this change. This move is part of a broader initiative to improve public health by reducing exposure to potentially harmful substances in food products.
— new from Axios