RFK Jr. announces a plan to ban certain food dyes, following California’s lead

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, announced plans to ban synthetic food dyes like citrus red No. 2 and orange B, alongside six others, signaling a push toward healthier snacks. The initiative includes shifting to natural dyes such as gardenia blue and calcium phosphate, while the FDA is encouraging this change without major regulatory shifts. Meanwhile, consumer trust in government's food safety efforts remains low, with many expressing distrust.