FDA says it causes cancer. Yet it's in hundreds of candies.

It’s illegal to use the carcinogenic color additive Red 3 in cosmetics, such as lipsticks or blush, or externally applied drugs. Yet the discredited chemical is lurking in common varieties of candy corn, Nerds, Peeps, Pez, SweeTarts, and hundreds of candies, cakes, and other foods, including dozens of seasonal Halloween items.

FDA says it causes cancer. Yet it's in hundreds of candies.

California health committee OKs landmark bill that would ban food with cancer-linked additives

Maricel Maffini on LinkedIn: FDA says it causes cancer. Yet it's in hundreds of candies.

FDA says it causes cancer. Yet it's in hundreds of candies.

Food Babe - After finding out that Red #3 causes cancer in

So the FDA says Red No 3 Additive linked to cancer and only bans it in cosmetics and not foods. 🙄

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Peter Lurie on LinkedIn: FDA says it causes cancer. Yet it's in hundreds of candies.

Kelly Jordan on LinkedIn: FDA says it causes cancer. Yet it's in hundreds of candies.