Kraft Heinz will remove all artificial dyes from its foods, complying with RFK Jr.’s demands
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By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Food giant Kraft Heinz will remove all artificial colors from its brands as synthetic food dyes face renewed scrutiny from consumers and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s US Department of Health and Human Services.
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By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Food giant Kraft Heinz will remove all artificial colors from its brands as synthetic food dyes face renewed scrutiny from consumers and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s US Department of Health and Human Services.
In April, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said at a news conference that the agency would take steps to eliminate the synthetic dyes by the end of 2026, largely by relying on voluntary efforts from the food industry.
Kraft Heinz will be pulling artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes. The move comes nearly two months after U.S. health officials said that they would urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s…
The move comes nearly two months after US health officials said they would urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply.
Kraft Heinz says it will stop using artificial food dyes by 2027, replacing them with natural versions or taking other steps, amid pressure from RFK Jr. and the FDA.
