References for Video "Fact-Checking RFK Jr. and Revealing the TRUTH about the Danger of Food Dyes"
- Michelle Adams
- Dec 25, 2024
- 6 min read
Updated: Mar 27

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Background on RFK Jr.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces independent run for president, ending Democratic primary challenge to Biden
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launches unlikely presidential bid as a Democrat
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April 20, 2023
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. bio: https://www.mahanow.org/about
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Joe Rogan Experience #1999 - Robert Kennedy Jr.
PowerfulJRE
27 jun 2024
Reactions to RFK Jr. Nomination
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14 nov 2024
Doctor on what concerns him most about Trump picking RFK Jr. as HHS secretary
Channel: CNN
14 nov 2024
About the US Cabinet/HHS Secretary position
The Cabinet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/cabinet/
Director of the CIA: https://www.cia.gov/about/director-of-cia/#:~:text=CIA%20Director%20William%20J.&text=He%20was%20promoted%20to%20Cabinet,service%20in%20diplomacy%20and%20intelligence.
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RFK Jr.’s Comments on nutrition
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11 nov 2024
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24 ago 2024
Enough Is Enough
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25 sept 2024
Background on food dyes
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Color Additives in Foods
Food and Drug Administration
Content current as of: 07/06/2023
Banned additives
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Updated: September 29, 2022
Scientific studies on food dyes and various health outcomes
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First-ever study reveals amounts of food dyes in brand-name foods
Center for Science in the Public Interest
May 7, 2014
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Toxic Substances Portal
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Where dyes are found in the food supply
Surprise! Foods you’d never guess contain artificial food dye
By Ketura Persellin (EWG)
July 31, 2024
Lehmkuhler AL, Miller MD, Bradman A, Castorina R, Chen MA, Xie T, Mitchell AE. Dataset of FD&C Certified Food Dyes in Foods Commonly Consumed by Children. Data Brief. 2022 Dec 7;46:108806. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2022.108806.
Mt. Olive Kosher Dills: https://www.mtolivepickles.com/pickle-products/whole-kosher-dills/
Vlasic Dill Relish: https://www.vlasic.com/relish/dill-relish
New Krusteaz: https://www.krusteaz.com/products/pancakes-waffles/
Pancake mix Bunker Hill Cheese: https://bunkerhillcheese.com/pancake-mix-buttermilk/?srsltid=AfmBOooGod99QVaSYFurVgOb1gxODEJPxK9_HQAmWCxRaKSTwz3yq7xo
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Signature select pasta and sauce: https://www.albertsons.com/shop/product-details.960355733.html
US Skittles:
SKITTLES Original Fruity Candy Single Pack, 2.17 oz
UK Skittles:
SKITTLES Fruits Sweets Bag 152g
Wikipedia.com used for all color dye information in the segment on UK Skittles ingredients
Citrus red 2 in oranges:
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