The US Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to remove petroleum-based food dyes from the nation’s food supply, following calls from health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who describes these dyes as “poison”. Critics argue that artificial additives pose potential health risks, while others see them as unnecessary additions.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/04/23/artificial-synthetic-petroleum-dye-food-coloring