California state Democrat introduces ban on artificial dyes in foods served in schools

A California legislator introduced a first-of-its-kind bill Tuesday in the state Assembly that would ban seven artificial dyes from foods served in schools, citing health and behavioral risks. Assembly Member Jesse Gabriel’s Bill 2316 would bar California schools from purchasing, serving or selling any foods that contain the dyes. Among them are Red 40, which has been tied to hyperactivity in children, and titanium dioxide, a white dye that has been banned in the European Union over cancer risks. “California has a responsibility to protect our students from chemicals that...