((News) – Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton Is Examination of the muesli giant Kellogg for a possible violation of the state’s consumer protection laws.
The state claims that many of the grain that Kellogg promotes as “healthy” could lead to obesity, cancer, attention difficulties and other problems.
Paxton refers to products such as Apple Jacks and Frosted Flohes from Kellogg, which are contained on a petroleum basis Artificial food coloring.
In an explanation in which the investigation was announced, Paxton said that some food additives “are associated with hyperactivity, obesity, autoimmune diseases, endocrine health problems and cancer to those who consume them.”
“For every company, including Kellogg, there will be an incorrect representation of food and contribute to a broken health system that has made the Americans less healthy,” said Paxton.
Kristina Baehr, founder of Just Well Law, repeated Paxon’s concerns.
“The state of Texas asks:” Why did you promise your shareholders that you would take out the artificial colors and flavors because of course you knew that you were not sure, and then did you dismantle this promise? “Said Baehr.
This case is at the center of the Trump government “Make America vigorous again“Initiative. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Previously swore to tackle food dyes and additives in the nation’s processed foods – also in Kelloggs Froot loops muesli.
Texas is the youngest state to Criticize Kellogg For the use of artificial food dyes. California prohibited Kellogg’s Froot loops from schools due to concerns about artificial dyes.
Kellogg sells versions of his muesli without ingredients in Canada and all over Europe.
2015 Kellogg announced It worked to remove artificial flavors and colors from grain from grain by 2018.
But cereals such as Froot Loops and apple art still contain red 40, yellow 5, blue 1 and yellow 6 – all are made from oil.
Opinions are mixed whether artificial food dyes and additives are associated with health problems. Some interest groups claim that they are unsure, although many were approved by which US Food and Drug Administration.
The ingredients of Kellogg, including food dyes, correspond to the FDA regulations.
