Consumer Reports calling for ban on food coloring used in Peeps, which includes possible carcinogen
is calling on the maker of the marshmallow candies to stop using Red Dye No. 3 over cancer concerns.with 35,000 signatures to the FDA calling for a ban on the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food.
"Parents should know that the purple and pink colored Peeps they may be putting in their kids' Easter basket are made with an ingredient that is a known carcinogen," said Michael Hansen, senior staff scientist for Consumer Reports. "Just Born Quality Confections should stop making its iconic marshmallow treats with this dangerous food chemical since other less risky alternatives are readily available."the manufacturer of Peeps, Just Born, noted that Red Dye No.
"We also provide consumers with information on our packaging and our websites to help them make informed choices about our products," the company said. The company statement added it is "continually exploring opportunities to provide expanded options for our consumers, including colors derived from natural sources that can deliver the same visual impact and stability as their certified counterparts."
This comes as a newly proposed bill in California would ban candies that contain Red Dye No. 3 and several other chemicals linked to health problems, like Skittles and Nerds.If it passes, California would be the first state to ban such chemicals.
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