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Ban harmful additives and ultra-processed foods
“We must stop feeding our children industrial sludge and call it food.”
In the works Promise Date: 15 Jun 2025 Promise Deadline: Indefinite
Promise Details

Kennedy called ultra-processed foods “slow poison” and pledged to ban harmful additives such as titanium dioxide and brominated oils. He urged Americans to return to whole foods through incentives and education. The FDA began consultations with manufacturers. Nutritionists divided on feasibility. Proposed regulations expected in 2026.

Current status

As of June 2026: federal agencies continue evaluating additives and ultra-processed food ingredients, but no broad ban on ultra-processed foods or comprehensive additive prohibition has been implemented.

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