California Proposes Ban on Certain Food Additives in Schools

The bill aims to eliminate artificial dyes and titanium dioxide from school foods, citing health concerns for children.

A new California bill, AB 2316, proposes banning certain chemical food additives in schools, potentially affecting popular snacks like Fruit Loops and Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
The bill targets artificial dyes and titanium dioxide, which have been linked to behavioral problems in children.
The National Confectioners Association criticizes the bill, arguing it lacks scientific backing and could dismantle the national food safety system.
Supporters, including celebrity chef Tom Colicchio, advocate for the bill as a step towards safer food in schools in the absence of federal action.
The bill follows a previous successful legislation, AB 418, that banned certain chemicals from food sold in California.