Texas going after major cereal brand over 'healthy' claims

Texas AG Ken Paxton to launch investigation of General Mills on food dye use

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is planning an investigation into General Mills, claiming that its cereals for children are not “healthy” as advertised. Paxton said on Tuesday that he sent the company a demand to investigate the company’s use of “petroleum-based” food colorings that the food company uses for its cereals like Lucky Charms and Trix. Food colorings and dyes are a target of Health and Human Services director Rober…

Texas AG Ken Paxton investigating General Mills over 'healthy' claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into General Mills, claiming the company illegally represents foods containing artificial dyes as "healthy."

Texas going after major cereal brand over 'healthy' claims

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into General Mills, claims they misrepresent their cereals as healthy despite having harmful food colorings.

Ken Paxton investigates General Mills over alleged deceptive marketing practices

Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a new investigation into General Mills, Inc. for allegedly misrepresenting its food products as "healthy." The company, known for cereals like Trix and Lucky Charms, is accused of marketing these products as a "good source" of vitamins and minerals despite containing petroleum-based food colorings. These colorings have been linked to various health issues such as hyperactivity disorders, endocrine dysfun…

Paxton takes action against food companies, claims consumer protection violations

(The Center Square) – As the Trump administration takes action to “Make America Healthy Again” by requiring food companies to use natural products instead of petrochemical food coloring, Texas is also taking action.