Addiction is linked to immune system damage, the lawmaker’s office claims.

Some of America’s most popular snacks could soon be banned from California public schools under a new bill. Proposed bills aimed at eliminating items containing artificial chemicals and food dyes from schools could lead to a statewide ban on Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Doritos and Takis, The Washington Post reported. cbs news.

If the bill is passed, schools will be prohibited from providing foods containing six types of synthetic food dyes: “Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3.” In addition, titanium dioxide, a colorant commonly used in cosmetics and paints, will also be banned. Yellow and red pigments are found in cereals like Fruity Pebbles and Froot Loops, and chips like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and Doritos.

California Assembly Democratic member Jesse Gabriel introduced AB 2316 on Tuesday, March 12, CBS News reported. The bill was announced on social media, where Mr Gabriel said ingredients in the snacks were linked to significant health risks.

“The science is complex, but the purpose of this bill is not. It’s to protect our students from chemicals that have been shown to harm children and interfere with their ability to learn,” Jesse Gabriel Er said at a press conference. “This is not a food ban. This is not a ban on Hot Cheetos in California,” he added.

The California Environmental Protection Agency conducted a study in 2021 and, according to Mr. Gabriel, “consumption of synthetic food dyes may cause ADHD and other neurobehavioral problems in some children.” The father of three claimed that because He has ADHD and is raising children who also have the disorder, so this issue is “personal” to him. Additionally, his office claims addiction is linked to immune system damage and cancer.

“As a legislator, a parent, and someone with ADHD, I believe it is unacceptable that we allow schools to serve foods containing additives linked to cancer, ADHD, and neurobehavioral harm. This bill will make schools to better protect the health and well-being of our children and encourage manufacturers to stop using these dangerous additives,” he continued.

Under current California legislation, all students in kindergarten through twelfth grade must receive free lunch and breakfast from their respective schools. State regulations mandate providing them with fruits, vegetables, whole grains or protein. The regulations also regulate the calorie, carbohydrate and fat content of certain foods.