The bill was introduced by Representative Elaine Davis (R-Knoxville) and would not apply to concessions or vending machines.

Tennessee lawmakers are proposing a bill that would ban red dye 40 in foods sold at schools.They argue the dye can harm ...

The bill would only apply to foods provided through the school nutrition program, not foods sold at concessions stands or in vending machines.

The bill was introduced by Representative Elaine Davis (R-Knoxville) and would not apply to concessions or vending machines.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Republican bill that would effectively prohibit the sale of foods with "Red 40" dyes in schools passed the Tennessee House of Representatives on Monday in an 88-5 vote.

According to Rep. Davis, the bill would not apply to foods sold at concession stands, for school fundraisers, or foods ...

Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) and aims to protect students in the First State from the potential health risks associated with Food, Drug and Cosmetic Red No. 40, a synthetic food dye made from ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Republican bill that would effectively prohibit the sale of foods with "Red 40" dyes in schools will soon be taken up in the Tennessee House of Representatives. HB 0134 was ...

The bill states that the only instance items containing Red 40 can be sold on school property is during a fundraising event.

West Virginia is banning seven artificial food dyes, including Red No. 40, in the most sweeping state level food dye ban in ...