Alaska Legislature votes to ban certain synthetic food dyes in school meals

Alaska Legislature votes to ban certain synthetic food dyes in school meals

School buses park outside the playground of Xóots Elementary School in Sitka on Oct. 6, 2025 (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska Legislature has approved the ban of seven synthetic food dyes from school meals to help protect student health. The synthetic dyes include several versions of red, yellow, green and blue and are used as color additives that provide no nutritional value, but give food and drinks a bright color. They are com…

Alaska Legislature votes to ban certain synthetic food dyes in school meals - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

School buses park outside the playground of Xóots Elementary School in Sitka on Oct. 6, 2025 (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska Legislature has approved the ban of seven synthetic food dyes from school meals to help protect student health. The synthetic dyes include several versions of red, yellow, green and blue and are used as color additives that provide no nutritional value, but give food and drinks a bright color. They are com…

Alaska Legislature votes to ban certain synthetic food dyes in school meals - The Mexico Ledger

School buses park outside the playground of Xóots Elementary School in Sitka on Oct. 6, 2025 (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska Legislature has approved the ban of seven synthetic food dyes from school meals to help protect student health. The synthetic dyes include several versions of red, yellow, green and blue and are used as color additives that provide no nutritional value, but give food and drinks a bright color. They are com…

Alaska Legislature votes to ban certain synthetic food dyes in school meals - Seward Independent

School buses park outside the playground of Xóots Elementary School in Sitka on Oct. 6, 2025 (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska Legislature has approved the ban of seven synthetic food dyes from school meals to help protect student health. The synthetic dyes include several versions of red, yellow, green and blue and are used as color additives that provide no nutritional value, but give food and drinks a bright color. They are com…