Is Fruit Loops a “Cereal Killer”? California Becomes First State to Ban the Breakfast Meal
According to Yahoo.com, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed first-in-the-nation legislation on Saturday that will prevent public schools in California from serving food dyes that color Froot Loops, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and other processed snacks.
The blue, green, yellow, and red additives affected by the ban have been linked to hyperactivity and other behavioral issues, particularly in people who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
The signing marks the second time in as many years that Newsom has endorsed nutritional rules the food industry opposes. He also signed legislation last year that outlawed the sale of foods containing other additives.
“Our health is inextricably tied to the food we eat — but fresh, healthy foods aren’t always available or affordable for families,” Newsom said. “Today, we are refusing to accept the status quo, and making it possible for everyone, including school kids, to access nutritious, delicious food without harmful, and often addictive additives.”
Makers of at least one product affected by the 2023 ban — Peeps — chose to change their formula rather than withdraw marshmallow chicks from store shelves, according to the Los Angeles Times.
