Trump FDA Moves Against Toxic Food Dyes Harming Kids

Say goodbye to glowing green pickles and neon orange cheese puffs – maybe. The Food and Drug Administration, under President Trump’s Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Commissioner Marty Makary, is finally cracking down on artificial food dyes. Get ready for your snacks to look a little less… radioactive.

The Feds announced plans this week to ditch petroleum-based dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 by the end of 2026. Why the sudden change of heart? Mounting evidence linking these chemical colors to nasty stuff in kids, like ADHD, hyperactivity, and maybe even obesity and diabetes. It’s about time Uncle Sam caught up with Europe and Canada, where these dyes have been on the outs for years.

The FDA will be BANNING artificial dyes in the food supply by the end of 2026.

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The plan involves yanking approvals for dyes nobody makes anymore and leaning on food companies to voluntarily swap the fake stuff for natural alternatives – think beet juice and sweet potato powder. Sounds healthier already, right?

This isn’t just happening at the federal level. West Virginia, showing some real common sense, became the first state to pass a sweeping ban on seven artificial dyes and a couple of preservatives back in March. They’re serious about protecting families out there. Even deep-blue California got in on the act, banning six dyes from school foods starting in 2028, though typically, they’re focusing just on schools for now.

Of course, not everyone’s thrilled. Some food industry bigwigs are whining about costs and supply chains, claiming the dyes the FDA approved ages ago are perfectly safe. But many parents and health advocates are cheering the move to get potentially harmful chemicals off kids’ plates.

The FDA says it’s ready to work with companies to make the switch smooth. Whether that means higher prices or just less garish grub remains to be seen. But it’s a big step towards cleaning up the processed junk lining grocery store shelves. Looks like common sense might be making a comeback in Washington, at least when it comes to what we feed our children.