Daily News Article - October 6, 2025
1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this article. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)
2. a) What other steps is Walmart planning on taking regarding artificial ingredients in their store brand products?
b) What products will be affected? - In what way?
3. What directive did HHS Secretary Kennedy issue to the FDA in April?
4. a) What studies did Secretary Kennedy cite in the reason for the elimination of food dyes?
b) Would you still prefer products using chemicals to color your food to make it look more appealing/vibrant if there is only a possibility that it may be harmful? Explain your answer.
5. What challenges are Walmart and other food companies facing with eliminating artificial food dyes?
6. a) What did General Mills do in 2016?
b) What alternative is Walmart considering to solve the problem of replacing dyes to give their beverages bright colors?
c) Would these changes one way or another affect your purchase of these food and beverage products and others? Explain your answer.