"Skittles Ingredient Faces California Ban, Awaits Newsom's Decision"
The California Legislature has passed a bill banning several food additives, including those found in Skittles, and sent it to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. The California Food Safety Act, the first of its kind in the country, would prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of certain additives. The law, if signed, would take effect in 2027 and impose fines for violations. The bill aims to make food in California safer but is not intended to ban specific foods like Skittles. Instead, it encourages manufacturers to change their recipes by eliminating nonessential ingredients. The bill received support from actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.