On Wednesday, General Mills announced plans to remove the artificial dyes from its U.S. cereals and foods served in K-12 schools by summer 2026. It also plans to eliminate the dyes from all U.S. retail products by the end of 2027.
The agreement comes one month after Paxton sent General Mills a Civil Investigative Demand—a legal tool similar to a subpoena used to gather information—as a part of his office’s investigation into the company.
Paxton’s office had been investigating the food company for allegedly misrepresenting its food products as “healthy” while including the harmful artificial colors.
“General Mills removing these toxic artificial dyes is an incredible win for the health of our children and all Americans,” stated Paxton. “I look forward to finalizing an agreement with General Mills to ensure that this promise is kept.”
The attorney general emphasized that the agreement will put other food companies using harmful chemicals on notice. Currently, his office is investigating another food manufacturer, Kellogg’s, over similar concerns.
“I will never back down from defending Texas consumers and will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with President Trump and Secretary Kennedy to help Americans get healthier,” he added.
