California considers banning Skittles and other snacks over health concerns.

California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel has proposed a bill that would ban the sale, manufacture, and distribution of foods containing chemicals linked to health concerns, including decreased immune response, hyperactivity in children, and increased risk of cancer. The chemicals, currently banned in the European Union, are found in numerous snack staples including Skittles, Mountain Dew, and Ding Dongs. The bill would make California the first state to ban the sale and manufacture of foods containing the chemicals. The FDA approves the use of these chemicals, but the bill aims to correct for a concerning lack of federal oversight and help protect public health and the safety of the food supply.