West Virginia has outlawed foods that contain some artificial dyes or other additives, in one of the most comprehensive statewide bans of its kind. The move cites potentially harmful health effects and comes amid a broader push from scientists and government leaders to clamp down on synthetics in the nation's food supply. On Monday, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed into law a bill that was passed earlier by legislators to eliminate seven artificial dyes — Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No.
Main Idea: West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a law banning seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives from foods and drugs sold in the state.
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Food makers and drug sellers may face higher costs and reformulation work to meet West Virginia's new ban.
Consumers, especially children in schools, may get less exposure to dyes and additives that state leaders and the FDA say could harm health.
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