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  • 7/8/2025
The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pressuring food companies to phase out synthetic dyes as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, according to the New York Times. Major brands, including Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, ConAgra, and PepsiCo have pledged to remove petroleum-based dyes by 2026, with full compliance expected by the end of 2027. Synthetic dyes are commonly found in products like Jell-O, Kool-Aid, and Lucky Charms. They have been linked to behavioral issues in children. The National Confectioners Association stated that the candy industry requires more time and alternatives to replace synthetic dyes, warning that natural colors could lead to higher prices. In January 2025, the FDA announced a ban on Red Dye No. 3, citing links to cancer in animal studies. The dye, commonly found in foods for young children, will be prohibited starting January 15, 2027.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pressuring food companies to
00:06phase out synthetic dyes as part of his Make America Healthy Again campaign, according to
00:11the New York Times. Major brands including Nestle, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, ConAgra,
00:16and PepsiCo have pledged to remove petroleum-based dyes by 2026, with full compliance expected by
00:22the end of 2027. Synthetic dyes are commonly found in products like Jell-O, Kool-Aid,
00:26and Lucky Charms. They've been linked to behavioral issues in children. The National
00:30Confectures Association said the candy industry needs more time and alternatives to replace
00:35synthetic dyes. Warning natural colors could raise prices. January 2025, the FDA announced
00:41a ban on red dye number three, citing leaks to cancer and animal studies. The dye commonly
00:45found in foods for young children will be prohibited starting January 5th, 2027.
00:50For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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