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FRI · 2026-02-27 · 19:17 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0227-19923
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NSR-2026-0227-19923News Report·EN·Public Health

Target says it will stop selling breakfast cereals with synthetic colors

Target, a major US retailer, will discontinue selling breakfast cereals containing synthetic food colors by May 31st. This decision comes amid growing pressure on the food industry to eliminate these ingredients.

Eric BergerThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-27 · 19:17 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Target says it will stop selling breakfast cereals with synthetic colors
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Target, a major US retailer, will discontinue selling breakfast cereals containing synthetic food colors by May 31st. This decision comes amid growing pressure on the food industry to eliminate these ingredients. The "Make America healthy again" (Maha) movement, along with increased scrutiny, has pushed for the removal of artificial dyes like red 40, citing potential health concerns. Target's move reflects a broader trend of responding to consumer and advocacy group demands for healthier food options. The change will affect all breakfast cereals sold in Target stores across the United States.

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Target will only sell breakfast cereals made without certified synthetic food colors by 31 May.

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The 'Make America healthy again' (Maha) movement sees synthetic food colors as dangerous.

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The restriction is due to increased pressure from the Trump administration and the Maha movement.

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US retailer’s decision comes as RFK Jr and Maha movement increase pressure on food industry to drop dyes like red 40 The big-box US retailer Target announced on Friday that by 31 May it will only sell breakfast cereals made without certified synthetic food colors. The company is introducing the restriction amid increased pressure on the food industry from the Trump administration and the “Make America healthy again” (Maha) movement to stop using such ingredients, which they see as dangerous. Continue reading...
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