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'It's Just PR': Skittles, Hershey and Nestle Are Removing Artificial Colors

In January, the US FDA banned red dye in foods, beverages, and drugs as part of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again effort.
This action follows concerns raised in May by the MAHA Commission that ultraprocessed foods, making up 70% of the US supply, drive a rise in chronic diseases.
Companies like Kraft Heinz and General Mills pledged to remove synthetic colors, but experts say these moves are cosmetic and miss broader food issues.
Dr. Jerold Mande credited Kennedy for prioritizing food-related chronic disease while warning that budget cuts and lost staff hinder stronger regulations and investigations.
Though the administration highlights voluntary changes, critics note funding cuts to health care and food assistance programs may undermine efforts to improve Americans' diets.

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'It's just PR': Skittles, Hershey and Nestle are removing artificial colors

Skittles, Nestlé and Hershey pledge to remove artificial colors, but experts argue these changes are merely cosmetic, urging a focus on the larger issue of ultraprocessed foods driving chronic health problems.

1 day ago·Albuquerque, United States

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‘It’s just PR’: Skittles, Hershey and Nestle are removing artificial colors

The Trump administration declared victory after Kraft Heinz, Skittles and General Mills made splashy announcements to remove artificial colors — even taking credit for Coca-Cola’s plan to replace high-fructose corn syrup with US cane sugar in a new version this fall.

2 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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