Lisa Lefferts

Environmental health consultant and former senior scientist at the Center in the Public Interest. Primary author of the successful petition to ban Red No. 30 and served on the FDA's Food Advisory Committee when it considered synthetic food dyes in 2011.

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Jul 29, 2025 • 26min

Food for Thought: What Does the Data Say About Food Dye Safety?

Lisa Lefferts, an environmental health consultant and former FDA committee member, alongside Marion Nestle, a renowned nutritionist from NYU, dive into the colorful world of food dyes and additives. They unravel the safety controversies surrounding synthetic food dyes like Red No. 30, discussing their potential effects on children's behavior. The duo also tackles the health implications of ultra-processed foods and legislative measures like those in West Virginia. Tune in for insights on how science, politics, and public perception shape what we eat!

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