Oklahoma Lawmakers Examine Impact of Food Additives in Interim Study

Oklahoma lawmakers examine impact of food additives in interim study

Oklahoma Senate interim study examines synthetic dyes in food, removes sodium benzoate after industry concerns, aiming to improve food safety. The post Oklahoma lawmakers examine impact of food additives in interim study first appeared on The Journal Record.

Thompson Hosts Study on Health Costs of Food Additives

Oklahoma Senator Kristen Thompson hosted a joint interim study at the State Capitol on the hidden costs of artificial food dyes and additives. The study featured the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, the State Department of Health, medical professionals, and researchers. They reviewed data linking diet-related diseases with billions of dollars in health care costs. “Families deserve transparency about what’s in their food and how it impacts long-te

Sen. Thompson Hosts Joint Interim Study on Hidden Costs of Food Additives

Sen. Thompson Hosts Joint Interim Study on Hidden Costs of Food Additives alex.serio Wed, 09/03/2025 - 12:32 For Immediate Release: September 3, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, hosted a joint interim study at the State Capitol examining the hidden costs of artificial food dyes and additives on Oklahoma’s health, workforce, and economy. The study brought together the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), the State Depart…