By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON -Dozens of U.S. ice cream producers are planning to remove artificial colors from their products by 2028, a dairy industry group and government officials said on Monday. The producers,

WASHINGTON, DC – Building on a broader national effort to improve the quality of the American food supply, dozens of ice cream producers have announced plans to remove synthetic food dyes from their products by 2028.

Many U.S. ice cream brands — accounting for over 90% of national sales — have pledged to remove artificial food dyes like Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 from all ice creams and frozen dairy treats by 2028, according to the International Dairy Foods Association.