California Considers Banning Popular Candies Over Health Concerns

A California bill seeks to ban five chemicals, including titanium dioxide, an ingredient in Skittles, that have been linked to health risks. However, the bill's sponsor, Jesse Gabriel, says he loves Skittles and believes there is a 0% chance of the candy being banned. Instead, he expects manufacturers to alter their recipes. The bill's purpose is to get the FDA to re-evaluate its system for reviewing food additives, which has been criticized for lacking independent oversight. While the bill may not pass, it could lead to voluntary changes by companies and spark change in other states.