Texas AG says he's investigating Kellogg's over ‘healthy' cereal claims
In a statement Saturday, Paxton's office said the company — known for cereals such as Froot Loops and Apple Jacks — advertises its products as healthy despite containing blue, red, yellow, green and orange artificial food colorings. Paxton's office alleged that those additives have been linked to obesity, autoimmune disease, endocrine-related health problems and cancer.
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