Peeps and Hot Tamales Contain Cancer-Causing Dye, Consumer Group Warns

Consumer Reports is urging Just Born Quality Confections, the makers of Peeps, to stop using Red Dye 3, a known carcinogen, in their marshmallow treats. The advocacy group delivered a petition to the FDA signed by nearly 35,000 consumers. Just Born defended the use of the food colouring, stating that it is currently an approved colourant for use in candy by the FDA. Red Dye 3 is found in more than 2,000 food products, according to the Environmental Working Group.