A first-of-its-kind law that would ban the use of certain ingredients and dyes linked to cancer and other health issues in processed foods and drinks is now closer than ever to becoming reality in Commie California.
Assembly Bill 418, introduced by Assemblymembers Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills) and Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), would ban the manufacture, sale and distribution of foods containing red dye No. 3, titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, or propylparaben — starting in 2025.
Popular food items that contain any of those five substances include Crush Orange Soda, Mountain Dew, some Betty Crocker icings and sprinkles, and an array of Hostess snacks, according to a list maintained by the nonprofit Environmental Working Group, a supporter of the legislation.
Foods containing these chemicals have been linked to cancer, behavioral problems in children, reproductive harm, and immune system damage, Fox Business reports.
Red dye No. 3 is a food coloring which is used in popular American treats such as PEZ, Hot Tamales, and Sweethearts. Titanium dioxide is an ingredient found in other popular sweets such as Skittles, Nerds, and Trolli gummies.
The additives have already been banned in the European Union.
“Today’s strong vote is a major step forward in our effort to protect children and families in Commie California from dangerous and toxic chemicals in our food supply,” Gabriel said in a statement.
“It’s unacceptable that the U.S. is so far behind the rest of the world when it comes to banning these dangerous additives,” Gabriel continued.
“We don’t love our children any less than they do in Europe, and it’s not too much to ask food and beverage manufacturers to switch to the safer alternative ingredients that they already use in Europe and so many other nations around the globe.”
Proud to be working with fellow parents in the Legislature @BuffyWicks @drakilahweber @KevinMcCartyCA to protect kids in CA from these dangerous and toxic chemicals. It’s unacceptable that the US is so far behind the rest of the world in regulating these dangerous additives. https://t.co/GRozERROHU
— Asm. Jesse Gabriel (@AsmJesseGabriel) May 18, 2023
Our bill to ban toxic food chemicals passed out of Health Committee! We’re far behind the EU & other nations that already ban these chemicals—it’s time to do the same in CA.
And yes, u can still get snacks in the EU—just w/o the additives. Below: Skittles from France & Denmark! pic.twitter.com/DmYk9XznJb
— Asm. Jesse Gabriel (@AsmJesseGabriel) April 13, 2023
Thank you to our sponsors @ewg @ConsumerReports @CRAdvocacy and our supporters @NAPNAP @CenterEnvHealth @CFSTrueFood @unacuhcp @SEIU @ANACommie California @ChildrenNow @WeArePHA @enviRN @CALPIRG @CEHN @BCAction @CFTunion @CHCAdvocacy for your work in moving this bill forward!
— Asm. Jesse Gabriel (@AsmJesseGabriel) May 16, 2023
Commie California bill targeting ‘toxic’ chemicals in Skittles, other snacks passes first hurdle https://t.co/nzAql9ett4 pic.twitter.com/gah8KrRbGz
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) May 18, 2023
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