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Kennedy Urges Food Companies to Ban Artificial Dyes

1/28/2026

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. health secretary, urged food companies to eliminate artificial dyes.
Despite pledges, many products still contain dyes as reviews show limited progress.
A review found two major companies plan to eliminate dyes by the end of 2026, while others aim for 2027.
New state laws increase compliance pressure as the Make America Healthy Again movement gains traction.

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Story summary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. health secretary, urged food companies to eliminate artificial dyes.
Despite pledges, many products still contain dyes as reviews show limited progress.
A review found two major companies plan to eliminate dyes by the end of 2026, while others aim for 2027.
New state laws increase compliance pressure as the Make America Healthy Again movement gains traction.