- MAHA Victory: Trump administration pushes major food companies to remove harmful dyes, seed oils, and artificial additives.
- Big Brands Respond: McCormick, PepsiCo, In-N-Out, Kraft-Heinz, Nestlé, and more commit to cleaning up their products.
- Healthier Future: Changes include eliminating Red Dye 40, Yellow 5, titanium dioxide, and petroleum-based food dyes from U.S. foods.
The Trump administration just chalked up a major victory for American families with a sweeping crackdown on harmful food additives and synthetic dyes. Under the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, some of the nation’s biggest food brands are cleaning up their products — and it’s about time.
Here’s what’s happening: Steak & Shake has ditched seed oils and switched to 100% beef tallow for frying. McCormick is removing artificial food dyes and reformulating key products. PepsiCo is cutting artificial ingredients from popular snacks and drinks. In-N-Out is saying goodbye to Red Dye 40, Yellow 5, and artificial flavors.
And the list goes on. Tyson Foods has eliminated synthetic dyes entirely. Skittles removed titanium dioxide, a controversial chemical banned in Europe. Sam’s Club is pledging to pull 40 harmful ingredients across its brands. Big players like Kraft-Heinz, General Mills, Nestlé, and Hershey will remove petroleum-based and synthetic dyes from cereals, snacks, and school food programs.
Even industry giants like Consumer Brands and International Dairy Foods have committed to ending the use of artificial colors altogether.
For years, parents raised concerns about chemical additives linked to hyperactivity and other health risks in children — and Washington ignored them. Not anymore. The Trump administration’s push for transparency and healthier options is forcing corporations to prioritize real food over fake colors.
Bottom line? This is a massive win for public health — and for families who’ve been demanding cleaner food for decades.