Synthetic food dyes add a burst of color to many beloved American foods, such as candy, cereal, and even bacon. But some dyes — like Red No. 3 — have links to cancer, behavioral disorders, and other health issues.
Now, after more than 30 years, the FDA is banning Red No. 3 in cereals and other food products. The move comes as California is poised to ban synthetic dyes in schools and as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes for a nationwide ban on artificial dyes.
But how did synthetic dyes take over America’s food system in the first place? And how will the FDA’s new policy change how food giants formulate their products? Health editor Mia de Graaf breaks it down.
00:00 – Intro
00:43 – The History Of Dyes
01:35 – Synthetic Food Dyes In America
02:50 – Health Impacts Of Synthetic Food Dyes
04:31 – Initial Bans On Artificial Food Dyes
04:39 – FDA’s Ban On Red No. 3
05:30 – RFK’s Battle On Dyes
06:04 – Behavioral Disorders And Synthetic Dyes
06:49 – The Temporary Removal Of Dyes In Cereals
07:22 – Breaking Down Artificial Dyes In Cereals
08:23 – Snacks Containing Artificial Dyes
09:16 – Healthy Snacks With Artificial Dyes
11:11 – A Closer Look At Food Coloring
12:07 – The Economic Benefit Of Synthetic Dyes
12:57 – Breaking Down Natural Dyes
14:52 – Ultra-Processed Foods That Use Natural Dyes
16:04 – What You Can Do To Avoid Synthetic Dyes
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