Seven artificial food dyes have been banned in West Virginia after Governor Patrick Morrisey signed legislation this week. The ban will take effect in schools this August and more widely in 2028. The chemicals are often found in products like soda,

Citing potential health risks, West Virginia signed into law a ban of seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives from drugs and food sold in the state.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.