Advocacy groups are calling on the iconic Easter candy’s company to remove the ingredient.
that has already received more than 16,000 signatures. The petition came after previous attempts to reach out to the Peeps manufacturer to stop using the dye earlier this year failed.claims Just Born Quality Confections has not announced any plans to change its manufacturing process., Just Born reiterated that Red Dye No. 3 is currently approved by the FDA for use in candy.
“Our product development team is continually exploring opportunities to provide expanded options for our consumers, including colors derived from natural sources that can deliver the same visual impact and stability as their certified counterparts.” “We have noticed that when she has red food dye, her ability to regulate emotions becomes impaired,” he says. “She's very easily agitated and upset — far more than normal. It's gotten to the point where even she notices the change.” Parks told the outlet that he has ADHD and notices that, when he has products with Red Dye No. 3, he feels more irritable and agitated.
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