General Mills and Pepsico's food industry leaders are expected to meet with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday, March 10th, along with the Consumer Brands Association.
Sources confirmed plans for a meeting to Fox News Digital on Saturday.
Although no topics have been identified in the discussion, the entire food industry has been the subject of RFK Jr. since the first initiation of his presidential campaign.
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Sources affiliated with the Make America Healthy (MAHA) movement shared with Fox News Digital, saying senior leaders could discuss the US adjusting additive and dye regulations to meet European standards.
HHS secretary Kennedy is expected to meet with food industry leaders on Monday. The topic of discussion has not been confirmed yet. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
The European Union only allows about 300 food additives, while more than 3,000 food additives are permitted in the US, according to Tilly Distribution, a global specialized ingredient distribution center based in Maryland.
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Secretary Kennedy and Maha influencers have been frank about the ban on seed oil.
As reported by Fox News Digital, highly refined plant-based edible oils have recently been associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.
Sources told Fox News Digital that they expect the meeting to be about additives and dyes. (AP/Jacqueline Larma)
Synthetic petroleum-derived chemicals are commonly used as food coloring agents, according to the Center for Public Interest Science (CSPI), a Washington, DC nonprofit organization that advocates for food safety and nutrition.
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“Synthetic dyes are often used to replace genuine, nutritious ingredients such as fruits and vegetables, and are often used to make junk food more attractive.
The food industry has been a target for Secretary Kennedy since the first initiation of the presidential election. (istock)
In January 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration announced a ban on red dyes called Red 3 or erythrosin due to potential cancer risk, Fox News Digital previously reported.
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Fox News Digital has contacted Pepsi Co, General Mills and HHS for comments.
