California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill that bans the use of red dye No. 40 and five other chemicals from use in foods served at public schools. On September 28, the Golden State became the first in the country to pass a law forbidding the use of the ingredients found in some popular cereals,

The law is known as the California School Food Safety Act, and it prohibits California public schools from providing foods or drinks that contain red dye No. 40, yellow dyes Nos. 5 and 6, blue dyes Nos. 1 and 2, and green dye No. 3. The new law will go into effect on December 31, 2027.

Public school cafeterias can no longer serve foods with food dyes linked to behavioral issues. Here's what you need to know.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a California bill that will ban the use of certain synthetic substances for school lunches in the state.

Certain foods such as Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and Starburst have been banned in California schools. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2316 into law, banning six artificial dyes to be served at public schools.

California is taking a stand against food dyes in public school food.  The state has officially banned six harmful food dyes from all snacks and food op

California will soon prohibit foods to be served on school campuses that contain red dye 40, yellow dye 5, blue dye 1, green dye 3, blue dye 2 and yellow dye 6. The colorful dyes are typically found in baked goods, chips, soda and candy.

It took a few days, but California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the first-of-its-kind ban on six harmful dyes in school food. The new law prohibits

Other states could soon follow. Here’s why, plus how to avoid the dyes.By Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed a bill over the weekend that will ban six food dyes from food served

California has passed Assembly Bill 2316, which bans the use of certain artificial food dyes in foods and beverages sold in K–12 schools starting in December 2027. The bill aims to protect children from the potential health risks of these additives,

A new law just passed in California makes it the first state to tell public schools they may no longer serve foods that