FILE – An assortment of Kellogg’s Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, and Honey Smacks in Mt. Lebanon, Pa., June 25, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
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(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this week that the Food and Drug Administration will ban all petroleum-based artificial food dyes from the U.S. food supply. It earned high praise from Jake Skorheim, co-host of “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio, although it could be a lot of work.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explained that studies link the petroleum-based dyes to ADHD, obesity, cancer, and other debilitating diseases. Parents have also noticed that behavior issues change when these dyes are removed from their children’s diets.
“They said eliminating these entirely would require reformulating lots of popular foods, from cereal to candy to soda and sports drinks,” Jake said. “Okay, I’m fine with that.”
FDA bans artificial dyes, sparking additional concerns
Given the concern over food dye, Jake other dangerous chemicals in our food could be banned next.
“I also wonder if these dyes are accompanied by things like sugar, rich foods,” said Jake. “I know when I feed my kids any of these foods that they get hyper and crazy.”
Listen to the full conversation below.
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