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.

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California becomes the first state to ban four chemicals in food, including red dye No. 3

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CA bill seeks to ban red dye No. 3 in candy

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Colorful sweets may look tasty, but some researchers question whether synthetic dyes may pose health risks to your colon and rectum