California is making headlines with plans to ban popular snacks like Cheetos and Doritos from public schools. The move stems from a new bill aimed to prohibit foods, which contain artificial dyes, such as red and yellow. The lawmakers argued that it may pose health risks including DNA damage and hyperactivity.A recent report by the Los Angeles Times sheds light on this legislation and raises eyebrows over synthetic colors found in various snacks. According to media reports ingredients like red 40, yellow 5, and yellow 6 found in Cheetos and Doritos, including the fiery Flamin Hot variety, could face a ban if the bill passes. Other products like Froot Loops and Fruity Pebbles cereals, which also contain these dyes along with blue 1, might be affected as well.Food products containing titanium dioxide under scrutinyMoreover, certain soups and mac-and-cheese brands containing titanium dioxide are under scrutiny. The Center for Science in the Public Interest has advocated for the removal of foods containing this substance along with synthetic dyes due to potential health risks.Thank you @nbcnews and @echuckles for your coverage of #AB2316, our new bill to protect kids from dangerous chemicals that have been linked to cancer, harm to the immune system, hyperactivity, and neurobehavioral issues. https://t.co/HP3FhRo5TH— Asm. Jesse Gabriel (@AsmJesseGabriel) March 12, 2024Jesse Gabriel, the bills author and a state Assembly member, took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to announce the initiative. He emphasized the bills goal of safeguarding children from harmful chemicals linked to cancer, immune system damage, hyperactivity, and neurobehavioral issues.Not complete banHowever, the New York Post clarifies that the proposed law doesnt ban the sale of these snacks in California. Instead, schools would still be permitted to sell items with synthetic dyes but only after school hours or at off-campus events to ensure a balance between health concerns and snack availability.