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States Move to Ban Artificial Dyes From Food as RFK Jr. Works on Federal Level

California, Virginia, and West Virginia have passed bills to ban artificial dyes and other food additives. More states are considering similar legislation.
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States Move to Ban Artificial Dyes From Food as RFK Jr. Works on Federal Level
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is acknowledged as President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images
Jeff Louderback
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A longtime movement to eliminate artificial dyes from food is generating momentum, with some health advocates invoking Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” platform.

Multiple state legislatures have introduced bills designed to ban artificial dyes and other food additives.

Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.