Heres what to know.
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Its safe to assume that these dyes are on the ingredient lists for thousands of products on the market.
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West Virginia isnt the only state to enact similar legislation.
3, was officially banned by the Food and Drug Administration earlier this year.
But why are these dyes being banned right now, and should we look for them on our labels?
Is it time to avoid food dyes altogether?
We asked our nutrition editor and registered dietitianJessica Ball, M.S., RDto explain.
If you would like to avoid these dyes for personal reasons, thats understandable and youve got options.
There are plenty of food companies, and retailers like Trader Joes, that promise high-quality dye-free foods.
Claims about the health effects of food dyes are not evidence-backed in that same way.
West Virginia Office of the Governor.Governor Patrick Morrisey signs food dye legislation Into law.
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