California passes school food bill banning 6 chemicals linked to behavioral issues in kids

The California Legislature has passed a bill that would ban the use of certain chemicals in foods served at public schools. If signed into law, the bill would prohibit the use of ingredients found in popular cereals, ice creams, drinks, candy, and more. The bill aims to address concerns about these chemicals harming children’s ability to learn and their behavioral difficulties. California’s public school system, with over 6.3 million students and 10,000 schools, would be affected by this legislation. The bill aligns the US food environment with that of the European Union, where warning labels are required on products containing these chemicals. At least 10 other states have started introducing similar legislation.