Robert F. Kennedy Jr, ice cream and candy maker
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants synthetic food dyes out of the American food supply. But one of the nation's most recognizable candy giants — Mars, the maker of M&M's and Skittles — isn't playing along.
National Confectioners Association questions focus on synthetic dyes as MARS reverses its 2016 commitment, despite other companies joining Kennedy's initiative
The health secretary has used peer pressure to persuade food makers to nix synthetic dyes. The candy industry is holding out, arguing American consumers like bright sweets.
On Monday, the White House issued a press release touting the changes that food companies have made during President Donald Trump ’s “ Make America Healthy Again ” push. One of these changes, the White House said, was that In-N-Out “transitioned to 100% beef tallow.”
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Chalkbeat on MSNU.S. food makers are still using dyes linked to hyperactivity in kids. Parents want them banned.Artificial food dyes are everywhere: in Cheetos, Jolly Ranchers, applesauce, pickles, spinach wraps, ice cream, even Tylenol. Parents of kids who are sensitive to the dyes want them banned.