California Bans Additives Found in Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Twinkies from Schools
California's Landmark Decision on Snack Additives
California lawmakers have taken a bold step, enacting a ban on popular snacks containing food additives linked to behavioral issues in children from school lunchrooms. This pioneering legislation, known as the California School Food Safety Act, prohibits snacks such as Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Twinkies in school cafeterias. While stores can still sell these items, schools are now mandated to offer healthier alternatives.
Details of the Ban
- Targeted additives include food dyes like Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6.
- These ingredients, often used for color enhancement, lack nutritional value and raise health concerns.
- Research indicates that Red 3 may cause cancer in animals, while other additives have been contaminated with carcinogens.
Advocacy for Healthier School Options
Advocates for this legislation argue that these harmful additives should not be present in products consumed by children. California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, the bill's author, believes this move could inspire changes in the broader food industry.
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