{"id":2075459,"date":"2023-10-21T23:18:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T03:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-first-to-ban-common-additives-in-sweets-linked-to-cancer-behavioral-issues\/"},"modified":"2023-10-21T23:21:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T03:21:07","slug":"california-first-to-ban-common-additives-in-sweets-linked-to-cancer-behavioral-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-first-to-ban-common-additives-in-sweets-linked-to-cancer-behavioral-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"California is the first to prohibit cancer and behavior-linked additives in sweets."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-first-to-ban-common-additives-in-sweets-linked-to-cancer-behavioral-issues%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2075459&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<p>In a groundbreaking move, \u2062California is taking action to ban four common food\u2064 additives found in popular treats like fruit juices, candy corn, and cookies due to health\u200c concerns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Starting January 1, 2027, those who violate the \u2062ban\u200c could face fines up to $10,000. This\u200d landmark bill, \u2064signed this month, \u2062aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-first-to-ban-common-additives-in-sweets-linked-to-cancer-behavioral-issues\/\" title=\"California is the first to prohibit cancer and behavior-linked additives in sweets.\">eliminate brominated vegetable\u2063 oil<\/a>, potassium bromate, propyl paraben, and Red Dye No. 3 \u2063from the food supply.<\/p>\n<h2>Why \u200bThese Four Additives Raised \u2064Red Flags?<\/h2>\n<h3>Brominated\u200c vegetable oil<\/h3>\n<p>Brominated vegetable\u200d oil is used in soda and other beverages to preserve the citrus flavoring. However, it\u200d can cause short-term irritation to the skin and lining\u2062 of the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach. Long-term\u200d exposure may lead\u200b to neurological symptoms such as headaches, memory loss, impaired balance, and impaired\u2062 coordination.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h3>Potassium bromate<\/h3>\n<p>Potassium bromate is added to\u2064 dough to improve its strength and texture in baked \u2062goods. It has\u2063 been linked \u2064to lung irritation, headaches, irritability, personality problems, kidney damage, and a higher risk of kidney cancer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h3>Propyl paraben<\/h3>\n<p>Propyl paraben is a preservative used to prevent mold and bacteria growth in packaged food. \u2064It is commonly found in corn tortillas, baked desserts, \u2062and cake icing. However, parabens like propyl paraben are associated with hormone system disruption, poor reproductive health, skin irritation, and an increased risk of \u200bcancer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h3>Red Dye No. 3<\/h3>\n<p>Red Dye No. 3 is a synthetic food coloring used to enhance the appearance\u2062 of candies, \u200dbaked \u200dgoods, sodas, \u200dand snacks. Some studies have linked exposure to this artificial dye to behavioral problems in children, hyperactivity,\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walsh-kids-are-struggling-to-focus-during-online-school-now-theyre-being-diagnosed-with-adhd-this-is-cruel\/\" title=\"WALSH: Kids Are Struggling To Focus During Online School. Now They\u2019re Being Diagnosed With ADHD. This Is Cruel.\">attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder<\/a>, and cancer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The FDA Hasn&#8217;t Reviewed the 4 Chemicals in Decades<\/h2>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s \u2063signing of Assembly Bill 418, known\u2062 as the California Food Safety Act, is a significant step forward in protecting residents from harmful\u2062 chemicals in food. Jesse Gabriel, \u2063chair \u200bof the \u200cstate Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection, \u200bemphasized the importance of\u200d this\u200d bill \u200bin a \u200bpress release.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/10-surprising-things-happen-after-you-stop-eating-sugar-5493192?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">10 Surprising Things Happen After You Stop Eating Sugar<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/13\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/10-surprising-things-happen-after-you-stop-eating-sugar-5493192?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/is-maple-syrup-a-healthy-sugar-5420593?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Is \u200cMaple \u200cSyrup \u2063a Healthy Sugar?<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/29\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/is-maple-syrup-a-healthy-sugar-5420593?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Mr. Gabriel hailed the passage of the bill as \u200bsignificant progress and \u200bcriticized the \u2064U.S. for \u2064lagging\u200c behind other countries \u2063in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/farmed-salmon-may-be-the-most-toxic-food-in-the-world\/\" title=\"Farmed Salmon May Be the Most Toxic Food in the World\">food safety regulation<\/a>. California is the first \u2063state to ban all four additives, following \u2064the lead of the European\u2063 Union, UK, Canada, Australia, China, and Japan.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This bill will \u2064not eliminate\u2062 any \u2062foods or products. \u200bIt simply requires food \u200dcompanies to make minor adjustments to their\u2064 recipes and switch to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-high-profile-bills-the-california-legislature-will-hear-before-session-ends\/\" title=\"Three important bills awaiting consideration by the California legislature before session concludes.\">safer alternative ingredients<\/a> already used in \u2064Europe and many \u200bother places around the world,&#8221; Mr. Gabriel explained.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Ronholm, the food policy director of Consumer\u200d Reports, also a co-sponsor of the bill, commended California for taking a stand and criticized the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\u2062 for its inaction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve known for\u200b years that \u2063the\u200b toxic chemicals banned under California\u2019s landmark new law pose serious\u200d risks to our health,\u201d he \u200bsaid. &#8220;Safer versions of food products available in other countries \u200bshould be made available to U.S. consumers too,\u201d he \u200badded.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>According to the press release, the FDA\u2064 has not reviewed the four banned chemicals for at least 30-50 years. Mr. Ronholm emphasized \u2063that \u200dby keeping these dangerous chemicals out of food sold in the state, this groundbreaking \u200blaw will protect Californians and encourage manufacturers to make food\u200b safer for everyone.<\/p>\n<h2>Petitions \u200cSeek \u2063Bans\u2062 on Other Food Chemicals<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The EWG has petitioned to ban titanium dioxide, a whitening food additive, and Red\u2063 Dye No. 3\u2062 from all food supplies nationwide. \u200cTitanium dioxide \u200bhas been linked to respiratory issues and \u2064has been classified\u200d as a possible carcinogen by the International \u200bAgency for Research\u200d on \u200dCancer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese petitions offer the FDA \u2063a chance to step up\u200c to the plate and do \u200cits job\u200b to protect Americans from toxic food chemicals,\u201d said Scott Faber, EWG&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-confirms-kathleen-hicks-as-deputy-defense-secretary\/\" title=\"Senate Confirms Kathleen Hicks as Deputy Defense Secretary\">senior vice president<\/a>\u2062 for government affairs. \u201cWe urge the\u2063 FDA to take action on these petitions and \u200dprotect the health of all consumers\u2062 across the country,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The FDA did not\u200c respond to a request for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Od additives of\u200d concern, while the U.S. Food \u2064and Drug\u200c Administration\u200b (FDA) has\u2062 not reviewed these additives in decades.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to\u200b ban these \u2062four additives \u2062comes as a response to \u2062growing health concerns\u2063 regarding their \u2064potential risks. Brominated \u200cvegetable oil, for example,\u2063 is used in sodas and other beverages to preserve the citrus flavoring. However, it can cause short-term irritation to the skin and lining of the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach. Long-term exposure to this additive may lead to neurological\u200b symptoms such as headaches, memory\u2064 loss, impaired balance,\u200d and impaired coordination.<\/p>\n<p>Potassium bromate,\u2064 on<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a groundbreaking move, California plans to prohibit four food additives commonly used in fruit juices, candy corn, cookies, and other sweets, citing health risks. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, offenders may be fined up to $10,000 under a significant bill signed this month. 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