
"TIL that the first laws outlawing food coloring were in regards to bread. White bread was expensive and some bakers added chalk to lighten dark bread. King Edward I (1272-1307) created a law saying anyone caught using whiteners in bread would be put in the public pillory for one hour."
As a former resident of one of those 10 states, I agree with you.
No sh#t, it even says it on the drum. And look at those uniforms!