New York City public school students will soon no longer have processed meats as a part of their school lunches. The same goes for meals served in shelters, jails, public hospitals and other city agencies.  

The changes are the result of a recent update to the city’s health food standards, which will also restrict artificial colors and certain sweeteners. It will take effect on July 1st.  

New York City’s acting health commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse joined WNYC's Sean Carlson to talk more about the updated food standards.