Texas attorney general launches investigation into Kellogg’s over use of harmful artificial food dyes

Texas attorney general launches investigation into Kellogg’s over use of harmful artificial food dyes

Texas Attorney General investigating Kellogg’s, the leading breakfast cereal manufacturer, over the use of harmful artificial food dyes.

MAHA Texas-Style: Launches Investigation Into Kellogg’s Over ‘Healthy’ Cereal Claims

(Zero Hedge)—Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has launched an investigation into food company WK Kellogg Co. for potentially violating the state’s consumer protection laws. Paxton alleged that the company’s cereals such as Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, Rice Krispies, and Frosted Flakes are advertised as “healthy” and claimed such products contain artificial food colorings that are linked to health issues. “A critical part of fighting for our ch…

Texas AG Ken Paxton launches investigation into Kellogg's over artificial food colorings

On Saturday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into Kellogg's over its use of artificial food colorings.

Texas AG investigating Michigan-based Kellogg over 'healthy' cereal claims

Ken Paxton said Saturday his office is investigating WK Kellogg Co. for potentially violating consumer protection laws.

Texas Attorney General Investigating "Healthy" Claims in Cereal

On April 5, 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation of W.K. Kellogg Co. (Kellogg) for potential violation of Texas consumer protection laws, alleging that Kellogg’s marketing of its cereals as “healthy” is deceptive marketing because they include artificial food dyes and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). As we previously reported, the Texas Senate recently passed SB 25, which if passed into law would require food labels …

Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Announces Inves­ti­ga­tion into Kellogg’s for Poten­tial­ly Break­ing the Law After False­ly Claim­ing to Remove Unhealthy Arti­fi­cial Dyes

Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an ongoing investigation into WK Kellogg Co. (“Kellogg’s”) for potentially violating Texas consumer protection laws.The company advertises and sells cereals such as Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Frosted Flakes, and Rice Krispies. In its marketing, Kellogg’s has advertised its products as “healthy.” Yet, some of its cereals are filled with petroleum-based artificial food colorings that have been linked to hyp…