Join Kimberly Mas, a Vox producer and science reporter, alongside Melanie Benesh, Vice President for Government Affairs at the Environmental Working Group, as they unravel the mystery of why certain food additives are banned in other countries but remain legal in the U.S. They delve into the health implications of Halloween candy, specifically concerning synthetic dyes, and discuss the regulatory gaps that allow these harmful substances to slip through the cracks. The conversation also highlights California’s proactive stance on food safety, setting the stage for national change.