Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has urged food executives to prioritize removing artificial food dyes from the market, citing concerns over their impact on human health. The Trump administration’s priority on eliminating these ingredients is set to be pushed by Kennedy before his term ends.
The meeting with major food companies, including PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz, comes after the FDA revoked authorization for one type of red food dye called Red No. 3 in January due to its link to cancer in laboratory animals.
Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again platform aims to tackle chronic disease epidemics, making nutritious food a priority. The Secretary is urging industry leaders to work with him to address public health concerns and build trust with consumers.
The Food and Drug Administration had allowed Red No. 3 to be used by food manufacturers despite warnings of its potential cancer-causing effects. Kennedy’s push for removal echoes his broader efforts to review vaccine policies and potentially impact immunization rates in the US.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/12/rfk-jr-pressures-pepsico-kraft-heinz-to-remove-artificial-dyes.html