West Virginia got in early on passing a law to ban some artificial dyes in food products and then got credit as a national influencer as the federal government also pushes to keep the dyes out of ...

but supporters say healthier alternatives — like beet and carrot juices — can be used to dye food. West Virginia Watch is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants ...

an advocacy group that tracks state food chemical legislation. West Virginia became the first state to ban certain artificial dyes in school lunches. Kennedy was with West Virginia Gov.

Experts have linked the dyes - which are found in dozens of foods, including cereals and candy - to neurological problems in some children.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced he has formally submitted a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP ...

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday a series of measures to ...

As artificial ... for food on January 15, 2027, and for drugs on January 18, 2028 — but the agency is now asking food companies to eliminate the dye sooner. And in March, West Virginia passed ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials say they will urge food makers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the ...

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed a waiver to amend which foods and beverages will be available for purchase under Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Residents will no ...

California decided to ban certain artificial dyes in food served in public schools. And in West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) signed legislation last month banning foods containing seven ...

April 28, 2025 – The U.S. government is planning to phase artificial dyes out of the food supply – and it's reigniting public concern over potential health risks linked to these additives ...