Harmful food dyes in school lunches and unhealthy food items for commercial sale have been banned by Gov. Patrick Morrisey through the signing of House Bill 2354, making the state the second behind California to enact such laws.
Food dyes, notably Red Dye No. 40 and Yellow Dye No. 5, are believed to cause various health issues, including hyperactivity, irritability and allergic reactions in mostly children.
Morrisey held a press conference in which he said West Virginia, nearly last in public health metrics, is taking steps toward becoming a healthier state…