Some states are banning popular snacks, why?
A number of states across the country have decided to ban a number of popular snacks because of concerns over food or color additives. However, other states are relying on the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to make these decisions. Which states and which food additives? California has passed a law known as the “Skittles Ban”. This law prohibits certain potentially carcinogenic food chemicals like brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye No. 3. This law won’t take effect until 2027. Other states , including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri are considering similar bans on food additives. New York is considering a similar ban to California and includes the same food additives but also adds titanium dioxide. What are the health concerns and health risks states are concerned about? Red Dye No. 3: Consumer Reports has an article about Why Is Red Dye No. 3 Banned in Cosmetics but Still Allowed in Food?