FDA to look at limiting artificial dyes in food

This is not specifically about lunch menus, but it's an important related topic. From the producers of the film Fresh: "Coloring in our food is linked to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. These artificial colorants are changing the neurochemistry of our brains. It’s been proven by three decades of studies and Europe has already acted. So why is the FDA still sitting on its hands?

Food safety officials in Europe have moved much more quickly to protect children from artificial dyes. As a consequence, Kellogg, Kraft, McDonald's, and other American companies that do business in Europe use safe, natural colorings there-but harmful, synthetic petrochemicals here.

After years of pressure by activists, the FDA is finally holding a meeting to review this issue on March 30. We'll deliver your comments by the deadline on March 23."

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