California is the first state in the U.S. to ban certain food dyes in schools, citing concerns over their effects on children's learning and behavior.
The bill targets synthetic food dyes like red No. 40 and yellow No. 5, found in popular products, due to links with behavioral difficulties and attention issues.
Democratic Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel highlighted the harmful impact of synthetic dyes on children, especially those with ADHD, emphasizing the urgent need for stricter regulations.
While the FDA has not established a direct link between food dyes and harm, Gabriel criticized their reliance on outdated research that does not reflect current findings.
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