Removal of Artificial Dyes from Food Products

Tyson Foods and PepsiCo are removing artificial dyes from their products following a push by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to eliminate petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the food supply. Tyson Foods expects to complete the removal by the end of May, while PepsiCo aims to have their snack products free of artificial colors by the end of the year.

U.S. Health Secretary Urges Food Companies to Remove Artificial Dyes

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is urging food companies to remove artificial dyes from their products as part of a plan to tackle chronic illnesses through diet reform. He is pushing for changes in fast-food ingredients and bans on additives like food colors. A survey shows strong support for nutrition education in medical schools and banning certain additives among Americans.