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West Virginia Bans 7 Artificial Food Dyes, Citing Health Concerns

  • West Virginia has become the first state to ban seven synthetic food dyes and two preservatives in a move to protect public health, set to take effect in 2028.
  • The legislation has support from 17 groups, including Food & Water Watch and the Environmental Working Group, indicating a nationwide food safety movement.
  • In 2023, the World Health Organization classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans," linking it to various health risks.
  • Rebecca Wolf from Food & Water Watch praised West Virginia's leadership, stating that dangerous chemicals should not be in the food supply.
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Artificial food dye bans: Which states are pursuing them

West Virginia is the latest state to ban some artificial food dyes from food and drugs. Here’s what else is happening across the US, and what you can do for now.

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DNyuz broke the news in on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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