On Tuesday, US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr unveiled plans to prohibit eight widely-used artificial food dyes. Within the upcoming weeks, two petroleum-based synthetic dyes will be phased out, with the rest to follow by the end of 2026.
Researchers have established connections between these dyes, which are present in numerous food products like cereals, candies, snacks, and drinks, and neurological issues in certain children.
In their investigation, BBC journalists based in the US and Canada examined the disparities between Froot Loops cereals produced in both nations.
