California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies to recommend ways to reduce health harms and limit the purchase of candy, soda and other ultra-processed foods.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order urging state agencies to develop policies to eliminate negative consequences of ultraprocessed foods.

Governor Gavin Newsom is cracking down on unhealthy foods in California, specifically, ultra-processed foods and synthetic dyes. He issued an executive order Friday that involves investigating how those foods put public health at risk.