California set to ban artificial food dyes in school meals

[Chemar]

Hoping this may be the start of a wider recognition in the USA of the hazards to health that these chemical dyes are- especially for children!

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-legislators-send-governor-landmark-bill-banning-six-artific-rcna168953

[Atex]

Here's another article.  What to know about Red dye No. 3 and artificial food colorings | AP News

I definitely notice a culture at our public school of handing out bags of candy/snacks on a daily basis with all of these food dyes in it.  It is really a challenge to even suggest that it can be an immediate issue for certain kids.

[selenatics]

It’s surprising how long artificial dyes have stayed in school foods, considering the growing body of research linking some of them to behavioral and health issues in children. Even if it’s just one state for now, setting this kind of precedent could encourage others to take a closer look at what’s being served to kids every day.