General Mills and Pepsi’s food industry leaders and the Consumer Brands Association are expected to meet with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Monday, March 10.
A source confirmed plans for a meeting to Fox News Digital on Saturday.
Although the topic of discussion has not been confirmed, the entire food industry has been the target of RFK Jr. since his presidential campaign first started.
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With Fox News Digital sharing of sources (Maha) movement related to the Make America (Maha) movement, senior leaders may discuss the U.S. adjusting its 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. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
There are more than 3,000 food additives allowed in the United States, while the EU only allows about 300 different food additives, according to Tilley Distribution, a global specialty ingredient distribution center located in Maryland.
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Secretary Kennedy and Maha influencers are outspoken about the ban on seed oil.
As Fox News Digital reports, highly refined plant-based edible oils have recently been associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.
Sources told Fox News Digital that they hope the conference may be related to additives and dyes. (AP/Jacqueline Larma)
Synthetic petroleum-derived chemicals are often used as food coloring, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. that advocates food safety and nutrition, according to the Center for Public Interest Science (CSPI).
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“Synthetic dyes are often used to replace real, nutritious ingredients such as fruits and vegetables, and are often used to make junk food more attractive, especially those made and sold for children,” the CSPI website said.
The food industry has been the goal of Secretary Kennedy since his presidential campaign first started. (iStock)
Fox News Digital reported that in January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a ban on red dyes, called red dyes or red dyes, due to potential cancer risks.
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Fox News Digital reached out to comment with Pepsi Co, General Mills and HHS.
