Halloween Candy Safety: Consumer Reports Reveals Carcinogen Red Dye 3 Risks
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 17:41
Halloween Candy and the Hidden Danger of Red Dye 3
As families stock up on Halloween candy, they may unknowingly purchase sweets that contain a hidden danger: Red Dye 3. According to Consumer Reports, this carcinogen is banned in Europe and is restricted in cosmetics in the U.S. This alarming ingredient has been shown to cause cancer in animals, and has also been linked to hyperactivity and other neurobehavioral effects in children.
List of Halloween Candies Containing Red Dye 3
- Brach’s Candy Corn
- Brach’s Autumn Mix
- Brach’s Mellowcreme Pumpkins
- Nerds Candy Corn
- Double Bubble Bubble Gum
- Pez Candy
- Amos Lollipop Rings
- Create-A-Treat Halloween House
This dye will be banned in California starting in 2027. Be vigilant and check labels to avoid harmful candies this Halloween.
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