The Trump administration plans to remove artificial food dyes from the US food supply, as announced by the US Department of Health and Human Services. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary will detail the plans. Previously, the FDA banned red dye No. 3 in food and beverages. The administration aims to address a broader set of petroleum-based synthetic dyes linked to health issues. West Virginia became the first state to institute a sweeping ban on synthetic food dyes, with bipartisan support for safer food systems growing across states. Industry associations advocate for consistent federal standards, emphasizing the FDA’s role in food safety. Artificial dyes have been linked to cancer and behavioral issues in children. Critics highlight the availability of non-petroleum substitutes and call for further action on ultra-processed foods. — new from CNN
