Prohibiting certain adulterated products

This bill prohibits the use of specific synthetic food dyes and preservatives - including butylated hydroxyanisole, propylparaben, and FD&C dyes like Yellow No. 5 and Red No. 40 - in food products sold in West Virginia. It directly affects food manufacturers, processors, and retailers who sell products containing these ingredients. The law defines these substances as "adulterated" under food safety rules, banning them based on legislative findings linking them to health risks like cancer and childhood hyperactivity. The prohibition applies to products manufactured on or after January 1, 2028, with civil penalties for violations.