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FDA Updates “No Artificial Colors” Claim and Adds Two New Natural Source Dyes
Food Policy,Our Blog | February 12, 2026
You will likely begin seeing a “no artificial colors” claim on food product packaging soon. A recent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) change allows food producers to make these “claims.” But what do they really mean? On that note,… read more
Florida Health Finds Arsenic in Nerds Candy and Other Favorites in “Exposing Food Toxins” Study
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | January 28, 2026
Did you know there is arsenic in Nerds candy? I didn’t. Apparently those tiny, crunchy bursts of flavor pack more than a sweet and tangy punch. They contain arsenic. Enough arsenic that a bit over a handful puts you over… read more
New HHS Dietary Guidelines Published This Month
Food Policy,Our Blog | January 20, 2026
New HHS Dietary Guidelines have been published this month, with a whole new take on “Dietary Guidelines for Americans.” Presented by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)… read more
California Governor Issues State Executive Order Against Ultra-Processed Food in Schools
Food Policy,Our Blog | December 31, 2025
A recent California state executive order has impacted the availability of ultra-processed food in schools. This state has been inarguably ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting children and the residents of their state from harmful chemicals in… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | October 9, 2025
Recent changes to pre-harvest water requirements for domestically grown produce may help improve the safety of our food supply. Irrigation water is a common source of foodborne outbreaks in the United States. The recent update to pre-harvest water requirements is… read more
Is the Minnesota Water Supply Safe? Feed Lot Manure Poses Health Risk!
Food Policy,Our Blog | June 11, 2025
Want nitrogen-free water? That might not be an option for the Minnesota water supply right now. Reports indicate that the already high amounts of nitrogen from livestock operations in 2020 drinking water analyses have raised even higher. This increased concentration… read more
Food Policy,Our Blog,Salmonella | May 28, 2025
A recent announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to nix a regulatory update to prevent Salmonella in poultry is shocking. Why would the organization back-burner this project after being years-in-the-making? Feds say that the document needs more… read more
Make Food Colorful Again! FDA Announces Approved Food Colors to Replaced Banned Synthetic Dyes
Food Policy,Our Blog | May 27, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that they have given the green light for three approved food colors to replace banned synthetic petroleum-based dyes. This a few weeks after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)… read more
The Evolution of Food Safety Regulations
Food Policy,Our Blog | May 23, 2025
Food safety regulations help keep our food supply safe. Ensuring that food manufacturers adhere to safety standards to ensure our food is free of contaminants, adulterants, and harmful substances. While we have certainly come a long way, we have yet… read more
What Are Synthetic Dyes and Why Does HHS Want Them Banned from Food?
Food Policy,Our Blog | May 20, 2025
Will synthetic dyes be removed from food? If so. How soon could we see these changes? In a move toward the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S Department of Health and Human… read more