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Kennedy Fights Synthetic Dyes Amid Food Safety Concerns

3/17/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on a mission to ban synthetic food dyes in the U.S., following discussions with food industry leaders. West Virginia's legislature has taken a bold step by passing a bill against these dyes, despite fierce opposition from beverage lobbyists. Meanwhile, Oklahoma is pushing to eliminate harmful additives like aspartame, highlighting rising fears about food safety and health.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on a mission to ban synthetic food dyes in the U.S., following discussions with food industry leaders. West Virginia's legislature has taken a bold step by passing a bill against these dyes, despite fierce opposition from beverage lobbyists. Meanwhile, Oklahoma is pushing to eliminate harmful additives like aspartame, highlighting rising fears about food safety and health.