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health-and-safety2 years ago•8 min saved

California Takes a Stand: Banning Harmful Food Additives and Rat Poison

California has become the first state to ban Red Dye No. 3, a chemical commonly used in food, including Halloween treats and private-label candy, due to concerns about its potential carcinogenic effects. The ban puts pressure on the FDA to reevaluate the safety of artificial colors and other ingredients in food. The FDA, currently undergoing a reorganization of its food division, stated that it evaluates and regulates the safety of ingredients added to food. The California law also bans three other chemicals, including brominated vegetable oil and potassium bromate, which have been linked to hormone disruption and possible carcinogenic effects. The legislation aims to address concerns about the lack of regulation and oversight of chemicals in food.

via The New York Times|

#california #chemicals #fda

food-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

Peeps candy under fire for controversial ingredients and potential health risks.

Consumer Reports is urging Just Born Quality Confections, the maker of Peeps, to stop using Red Dye No. 3, a dye that has been linked to cancer in animals, in their candies. The dye is used in many food products, including candy corn, snack cakes, and veggie bacon. The FDA is currently reviewing Consumer Reports' petition to ban the use of the dye in food. Just Born Quality Confections argues that the dye is an approved color additive and all of their candy is made in compliance with FDA regulations.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|

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food-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Peeps Candy Ingredients.

Consumer Reports is urging Just Born Quality Confections, the maker of Peeps, to stop using Red Dye No. 3, a dye that has been linked to cancer in animals, in its iconic marshmallow treats. The dye is banned from use in cosmetics by the FDA, but is still used as a color additive in food. The Center for Science in the Public Interest has noted that the dye is found in "hundreds" of candies and foodstuffs. The FDA is reviewing Consumer Reports' petition to ban the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#cancer #consumer-reports #fda

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Peeps candy controversy raises health concerns.

Consumer Reports is urging Just Born Quality Confections, the maker of Peeps, to stop using Red Dye No. 3, a dye that has been linked to cancer in animals and is banned from use in cosmetics by the FDA, in its iconic marshmallow treats. The dye is found in hundreds of candies and foodstuffs, including candy corn, snack cakes, strawberry-flavored products, and veggie bacon. The FDA is reviewing Consumer Reports' petition to ban the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, which had garnered more than 35,000 signatures as of Monday.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

#cancer #consumer-reports #fda

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Consumer Reports urges ban on cancer-causing dye in Peeps ahead of Easter.

Consumer Reports is warning consumers about the dangers of eating pink and purple Peeps candy, a popular treat during the Easter holiday, since it contains Red Dye No. 3, a known carcinogen. The non-profit organization has delivered a petition with 35,000 signatures to the FDA calling for a ban on using the chemical in food. A California bill seeks to stop allowing the manufacture, sale and distribution of foods that contain Red Dye No. 3, Titanium Dioxide, Potassium Bromate, Brominated Vegetable Oil, or Propyl Paraben, which have been linked to health problems.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#california-bill #consumer-reports #fda-regulations

health2 years ago•3 min saved

The Controversy Surrounding Peeps' Red Dye No. 3

Consumer Reports has criticized Peeps candies for containing red dye No. 3, which it says is a known carcinogen. The confectionery industry's trade group, of which Just Born is a member, said US companies follow government standards. Red dye No. 3 is approved for use in food and oral drug forms but has been banned in cosmetics since 1990 due to a carcinogenic response in rats. Nearly 3,000 food products contain the red colorant, according to the Food Scores database created by the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit environmental health organization.

via CNN|

#carcinogen #consumer-reports #fda

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Peeps Easter Candy Linked to Cancer Risk

Consumer Reports is calling for the removal of Red Dye No. 3 from certain Peeps candies due to its potential as a carcinogen. The ingredient is found in several Peeps products, including Pink Marshmallow Chicks and Easter Marshmallow Pink Bunnies. The FDA is currently reviewing a petition to ban the artificial coloring ingredient from food. California lawmakers have also introduced legislation to remove Red Dye No. 3 from all food products.

via Gothamist|

#carcinogen #consumer-reports #fda