We're not the only ones talking about this.

Parents, researchers, and journalists have been sounding the alarm on what's in kids' food for years. Seed oils, artificial dyes, and ultra-processed ingredients are showing up in study after study – and in more and more headlines.

Below is a running collection of reporting and research that informs how we think about what goes in our machines. We didn't write any of it. We just think you should read it.

Are artificial food colors safe for children?

HealthyChildren.org, February 6, 2026