WK Kellogg Company, the maker of Fruit Loops and Rice Krispies, has agreed to remove some artificial food dyes from its cereals over the next couple of years.

The announcement was made Tuesday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said the Battle Creek-based company has signed an agreement to “permanently remove toxic dyes” from its cereals by the end of 2027.

It’s good news to state Representative Brad Paquette of Niles, who took part in a protest outside the Kellogg headquarters last year to pressure the company to drop the fake dyes. Last month, the Michigan House approved legislation from Paquette that would prohibit schools in the state from serving foods containing certain unnatural ingredients. Speaking on the floor, he said synthetic ingredients in foods that kids eat are con

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