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Trump admin announces three new food colors: what to know


Published on 2025-05-09 12:28:02 - Newsweek
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  • The move announced on Friday aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" initiative

The Trump administration has approved three new food colors—blue No. 1, green No. 3, and yellow No. 5—amidst ongoing debates about the safety and necessity of artificial food dyes. These new colors, which were announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are intended to provide manufacturers with more options for coloring food products. Critics argue that artificial colors may be linked to health issues such as hyperactivity in children and potential carcinogenic effects, while proponents maintain that these dyes are safe when used within established limits. The introduction of these new colors comes at a time when there is increasing pressure on food companies to move towards natural alternatives, reflecting a broader trend towards cleaner labels and more transparent ingredient lists.

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