Cancer-causing dye found in Peeps and Hot Tamales
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Consumer group warns that Peeps and Hot Tamales contain a food dye called Red 40, which has been linked to cancer in animal studies. The group is urging the FDA to ban the use of the dye in food products and for consumers to avoid purchasing products that contain it.
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- Consumer reports: Pink and purple Peeps contain red dye No. 3, a known carcinogen 10 Tampa Bay
- Consumer Reports: Some 'Peeps' candies contain cancer-causing chemical Wink News
- Peeps may contain cancer-causing Red#3 WPLG Local 10
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