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Call to ban childrens' food additives

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An open letter calling for several food additives to be banned is being sent to Australia's food regulator today.

The letter, signed by more than 100 health, education and dietary experts, has been organised by a national coalition called the Kids First campaign.

The campaign organisers, including the Food Intolerance Network, Additive Alert and the Additive Network, are calling on Food Standards Australia New Zealand to follow Britian's lead and phase out six artificial colours used in foods consumed by children.

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Interesting trend. Here in San Jose, CA, there are attempts to ban fast food restaurants near schools for youth. Its similar to laws already passed in Los Angeles.

See stories posted at the FOODIES group.

David

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