Food ingredients banned in Texas (2027)
Texas bans 9 food additives that remain legal in the rest of the US, under Texas SB 25 (Make Texas Healthy Again) — signed June 2025. The ban takes effect January 2027. Manufacturers must reformulate products sold in Texas or pull them from shelves.
The 9 banned ingredients
| Ingredient | Why it's banned |
|---|---|
| Red Dye 3 | Linked to thyroid tumors in rats; FDA banned in food Jan 2025. |
| Red Dye 40 | Hyperactivity concerns; warning label required in TX. |
| Yellow Dye 5 | Allergic/hyperactivity concerns in children. |
| Yellow Dye 6 | Linked to allergies and hyperactivity. |
| Blue Dye 1 | Behavioral concerns in studies. |
| Blue Dye 2 | Linked to brain tumors in animal studies. |
| BHA | IARC possible human carcinogen. |
| BHT | Banned in EU and Japan over endocrine concerns. |
| Titanium Dioxide | EU banned 2022 over DNA-damage concerns. |
Background
Texas SB 25 (Make Texas Healthy Again), signed by Governor Abbott June 2025, requires warning labels on 44 food additives banned/restricted in other countries starting January 2027. Schools must phase out artificial dyes by 2027.
Read the full text of Texas SB 25 (Make Texas Healthy Again) — signed June 2025 →
Common products affected
- Skittles
- Doritos
- Mountain Dew
- Lucky Charms
- Froot Loops
- Pop-Tarts
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