Key Takeaways
Walmart plans to eliminate synthetic food dyes and 30 other additives from its store brands by January 2027
This major change affects around 1,000 products, primarily under the Great Value label
Experts praise the commitment as a significant response to consumer desire for cleaner ingredient lists
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