Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into major baby food manufacturers over concerns that they may have violated state law by deceptively marketing and selling products that contain harmful heavy metals. According to the press release, some companies set internal standards that permit unsafe levels of toxic heavy metals, and exposure to such…

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Texas AG Ken Paxton settled with WK Kellogg Co. (Kellogg’s) to resolve allegations that the company misrepresented whether its products contained artificial dyes and preservatives in violation of state consumer protection laws. As a result of the settlement, Kellogg’s agreed to remove artificial food colorings from its cereals by the end of 2027. We have…

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Texas AG Ken Paxton announced that he is investigating Mars, Inc., the maker of products like M&M’s and Skittles, for allegedly engaging in deceptive trade practices in violation of state consumer protection laws when manufacturing its products.

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Arizona AG Kris Mayes and D.C. AG Brian Schwalb submitted a letter to the FDA in support of other state AG’s 2022 petition for reconsideration of a multistate petition seeking FDA actions on toxic heavy metals in food intended for babies and young children.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton announced that General Mills, Inc. has agreed to remove artificial dyes from its products to resolve an investigation into the company’s alleged misrepresentations about the health of its products in violation of state consumer protection laws. Texas investigated allegations that General Mills marketed its products as healthy and nutritious, even though…

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