It started with a scoop of ice cream, and
now it's reshaping what's in our freezers. This is
relevant to my favorite food, which is ice cream
. Your next scoop of ice cream may look a
little less colorful. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert
F. Kennedy. says that's a good thing.
The approvals for new chemical-free dyes are happening very quickly
. More than 40 of the country's ice cream makers
pledged to phase out artificial dyes. I've taken this
step now. Ice cream manufacturers are ensuring that ice
cream remains a special part of our lives. Some
of the dyes in question include red 40, yellow
5, and blue 1, all commonly used to
give ice cream its bright colors. Agriculture Secretary Brooke
Rawlins credits farmers for taking the lead on this.
We know that our current health outcomes, for our
children, are unsustainable and that American agriculture is at
the heart of the solution. Health officials say the
move could have the biggest impact on children, some
of whom may be more sensitive to artificial dyes.
Ice cream makers say they plan to phase out those
dyes by the end of 2027. Reporting in Washington
, Rashad Hudson.