The state of California has decided to ban school cafeterias from serving foods with artificial food dyes, stirring up debate among food manufacturers, health advocates, and consumers alike.

Certain synthetic food dyes are linked to behavioral issues in kids. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to ban them in school snacks by 2028.

California has become the first state in the nation to prohibit school cafeterias from serving foods that contain six artificial dyes tied to behavioral problems.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning red No. 40 and five other chemicals from use in public school foods.

The common food dyes — blue 1, blue 2, green 3, red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 — have been linked to developmental and behavioral harms in children, according to the California Environmental Protection Agency.

Other states could soon follow. Here’s why, plus how to avoid the dyes.By Scott MedintzGov. Gavin Newsom of California signed a bill over the weekend that will ban six food dyes from food served

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Public school cafeterias can no longer serve foods with food dyes linked to behavioral issues. Here's what you need to know.

California became the first state in the nation to ban serving certain food dyes, including the ones used in Fruit Loops. Other snacks, including Flamin' Hot Cheetos, are also off the menu after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation over the weekend.