Sen. Thompson announces interim study on limiting food dyes

Senator Thompson Announces Interim Study on Limiting Food Dyes

OKLAHOMA CITY (June 19th) – Following up on legislation from earlier this year, Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, today announced she has filed for an interim study to further the conversation and research potentially harmful food dyes.

“Families deserve to know what’s in their food, and more importantly, what’s in their children’s food,” Thompson said. “This is about making informed choices and improving the health and wellbeing of Oklahoma families. With industry already beginning to make changes, we have a tremendous opportunity to be proactive rather than reactive. Through this study I intend to show why and how Oklahoma can become a model state for others as we try to improve health outcomes.”

Thompson's food safety bill advances to OK Senate floor

Senator Kristen Thompson’s Food Safety Bill Advances in Senate

SB 4 Prohibits Harmful Food Additives Linked to Health Risks

OKLAHOMA CITY(March 3rd) – The Oklahoma Senate Committee on Agriculture and Wildlife has passed Senate Bill 4, legislation by Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, aimed at protecting public health by banning certain harmful food additives.

Senate Bill 4 prohibits the manufacturing, sale and distribution of 21 substances commonly found in processed foods that have been linked to health risks, including hyperactivity in children, hormonal disruption, and potential carcinogenic effects.

State Sen. Thompson files bill banning certain food dyes, additives

"What exactly are we eating?" That's a question a lot of folks have been asking in the past few years, in particular, and it's starting to reach the halls of elected office. While this isn't my area of expertise -- I am vaguely aware of debates over "seed oils", food colors and preservatives, et cetera (ironically reminiscent of the late-1800s origins of the FDA; PBS aired a fascinating documentary on this) -- State Senator Kristen Thompson thinks it's time to look into it:

Senator Kristen Thompson Introduces Legislation to Improve Health Outcomes in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 25th) — Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, has introduced legislation to better improve health outcomes in Oklahoma.

The initiative comes as incoming President Donald Trump’s administration aims to prioritize public health. Senator Thompson’s bill specifically examines the use of certain harmful food additives that are prohibited in other countries.

Sen. Thompson’s Senate Bill 4 was born out of the growing concern over dangerous chemicals and additives in food that have been linked to serious health issues, including developmental and behavioral challenges in children.