West Virginia passes extensive ban on artificial food dyes

Published March 25, 2025 10:16am ET



West Virginia has banned most foods containing artificial food dyes.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) on Monday signed into law a bill banning Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Red No. 40, and Red No. 3. The law will take effect in 2028, with a ban on dyes in school meals starting in August.

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