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Byron Donalds wants to ax ultra-processed foods in school
Byron Donalds, a gubernatorial candidate, is advocating for removing ultra-processed foods, artificial dyes, and additives from Florida school meals, echoing a rejected legislative proposal. Florida lawmakers previously declined a similar bill due to industry opposition and logistical concerns, but Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson supports addressing the issue.
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