Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from U.S. products by end of 2027

Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from U.S. products by end of 2027

Cases of Kool-Aid Jammers are stacked at a Costco Wholesale store on April 27, 2025 in San Diego, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it will remove FD&C artificial dyes from its products by the end of 2027, and will not launch any new products in the U.S. containing those … Read more

Kennedy paints dire picture of children’s health in new report

Kennedy paints dire picture of children’s health in new report

The White House on Thursday released its long-awaited “Make America Healthy Again” report, painting a dire picture of American children’s health. The lengthy federal assessment’s goal is to identify the root causes of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. “Our kids are the sickest kids in the world,” Health and … Read more

FDA to phase out dyes used in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Skittles and other snacks

FDA to phase out dyes used in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Skittles and other snacks

Candy is displayed for sale, as U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., along with FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, announce the FDA’s intent to remove from the U.S. food supply “petroleum-based synthetic” food dyes, which are present in numerous foods such as breakfast cereals, candy, snacks, and beverages, at a grocery … Read more

RFK Jr. pressures PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes

RFK Jr. pressures PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services testifies during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 29, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Win Mcnamee | Getty Images News | Getty Images Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. … Read more

Why FDA allows so many chemicals in America’s food supply

Why FDA allows so many chemicals in America’s food supply

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates food and health-related products to ensure they’re safe for public health. Today, it’s estimated to oversee 80% of the U.S. food supply. This also places ingredient safety regulations under the FDA’s authority. According to a 1958 law, companies looking to introduce a new food additive into the food … Read more