Approximately 90% of U.S. ice cream producers have committed to removing artificial dyes from their products by 2028, responding to health concerns raised by federal officials. Companies such as Nestle, Kraft Heinz, and General Mills have also pledged to eliminate synthetic dyes from their food products. Seven specific petroleum-based dyes will be removed. While this initiative is praised as a positive step, health experts caution that merely removing dyes does not guarantee improved health outcomes, emphasizing the need for moderation due to other unhealthy ingredients like added sugars and saturated fats.
About 40 makers of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts said they would remove seven petroleum-based dyes from their products by 2028, according to Michael Dykes.
This is a Renaissance moment for health in America, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said at a news conference.
The national focus on artificial food dyes is a good step to take, but officials should not ignore larger known contributors to chronic disease, including the added sugars and saturated fat.
Just taking out or changing the food dye source is not necessarily going to make it a healthy option; it still is a food that should be consumed in moderation.
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