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FDA Bans 8 Artificial Food Dyes Used in Candy & Cereals

FDA Bans 8 Artificial Food Dyes Used in Candy & Cereals


Published on 2025-04-26 12:48:05 - Momtastic
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  • The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declared a ban on certain artificial food dyes in candy and cereals. Robert F. Kennedy Jr made the announcement, emphasizing the need for America to "know what's in their food." The health secretary threw light on the importance of reducing exposure to potentially harmful substances, especially for [
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of eight artificial food additives, including Red Dye No. 3, potassium bromate, and brominated vegetable oil, due to their links to health issues such as cancer, nervous system damage, and hyperactivity in children. This decision, effective immediately, follows years of advocacy from consumer groups and aligns the U.S. with the European Union, which has already banned these additives. The FDA's move aims to enhance public health by eliminating these potentially harmful substances from the food supply, prompting food manufacturers to reformulate products to comply with the new regulations.

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