Prohibited food additives.

Summary

The bill would prohibit the sale, storage, distribution, or use of foods containing six listed additives—BHA, BHT, Red 40, titanium dioxide, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6. It defines “food” broadly to include all items for human consumption, including chewing gum and related components. Violations committed recklessly would be treated as a Class B misdemeanor, enforced by the state health commissioner.

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