A bill introduced by a California assemblymember from Encino would ban artificial food dyes from being served in California schools.
Sophie FlayA bill proposed by state legislators would ban artificial food dyes they say are harmful to children and are often found at schools, including: Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6."The point of this bill is to encourage manufacturers to make minor modifications to their recipes," Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel told ABC7, "so that they can serve the same foods that we all love, that our kids love, but without these dangerous chemicals.
Lesley-Ann Brandt, an actress, activist and mother, says allowing these chemicals undermines the resources the schools provide. "When one child in the classroom struggles, and I've seen it firsthand in my son's classroom, everyone does, and it affects their day, their ability to learn," Brandt said in an interview with ABC7."Every student gets two meals a day free, regardless of their background or their neighborhood, and what they get should be something that is healthy," said California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
"These are dyes that are used to give foods and beverages really vibrant colors," Gabriel said. "So if you see something that's a really bright blue or, you know, really vibrant, vibrant green, it's often because it's had these food dyes added to it. So that would be things like chips, candies, soda, baked goods."Supporters of this bill are hoping to move it beyond the Senate floor next week and sent Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
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