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Senate passes bill to restrict ultra‑processed foods and certain dyes in school meals
Summary
The Louisiana Senate approved "Senate Bill 1 17" to restrict ultra‑processed foods and certain synthetic food dyes from school meals, with sponsors framing the measure as a public‑health and taxpayer‑dollars issue.
A Senate majority voted to pass Senate Bill 1 17, a measure sponsors said will remove “junk” and synthetic dyes from school meals purchased with taxpayer funds.
Supporters told the Senate the bill is intended to improve children’s nutrition and long‑term health outcomes. Sponsor Senator Migos described studies he said link long‑term, substantial consumption of ultra‑processed foods to chronic conditions, and urged members to “incentivize good behavior” when taxpayer dollars underwrite school food programs. "Taxpayer dollars should nourish, not harm our children," he said.
The bill’s…
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