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NYC’s iconic bagels and pizzas could change because a carcinogenic ingredient may soon become illegal in NY

Ruben Bolling
May 13, 2026
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A new New York state bill would ban the use of an ingredient used by most bread bakers in the state, including the makers of New York City’s iconic bagels and pizza. The bill passed the state’s Assembly and Senate by a possibly veto-proof majority, and now awaits Governor Hochul’s signature to become law.

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