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Senate panel backs ban on certain synthetic food dyes in school meals
2150023 · January 23, 2025
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Summary
The subcommittee voted to recommend reporting legislation that would prohibit several synthetic color additives in foods offered in Virginia public schools, citing research and parental testimony linking dyes to behavioral responses in some children.
The Senate K–12 Subcommittee recommended reporting Senate Bill 1289, which would prohibit certain synthetic color additives (including Red 40 and Yellow 5) from foods offered in public school meal programs and a la carte items.
Patron Senator Jordan argued the additives have…
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