California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday aimed at further investigating food dyes and ultraprocessed foods and increasing access to affordable and healthy food.

Ultra-processed foods have been known to post a health risk to people because they contain more chemicals, additives, trans fats and emulsifiers.

Governor Gavin Newsom is cracking down on unhealthy foods in California, specifically, ultra-processed foods and synthetic dyes. He issued an executive order Friday that involves investigating how those foods put public health at risk.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ramped up efforts Friday to crack down on “ultra-processed” foods, signing an executive order aimed at investigating health risks linked to synthetic food dyes and other ingredients.

The executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom will investigate health risks in the state’s food industry.

Echoing earlier calls by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to crack down on dangerous food dyes and “ultra-processed” foods,

California will consider warning labels on ultra-processed foods, investigate the harms of food dyes and look to close a loophole that allows new chemicals

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday issued an executive order aiming to crack down on ultra-processed foods including packaged snacks and sugary beverages, and further investigate the health effects of synthetic food dyes.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies to recommend ways to reduce health harms and limit the purchase of candy, soda and other ultra-processed foods.