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Many popular snacks are being banned because they contain ingredients linked to cancer.

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It has to start somewhere folks! Europe has banned these item over 30 years ago.

We got some catching up to do.

Here are products that contain Red dye 3:

Candy

  • Brach's candy corn
  • Valentine's Day candy, including Brach's iconic conversation hearts and the Favorite Day Cupid gummy box
  • Pez
  • Ring Pops

Desserts

  • Certain brands and flavors of ice cream, including Safeway's Select peppermint ice cream and Kroger Neapolitan ice cream
  • Popsicles, including Nerds Bomb Pops
  • Frosting found on cupcakes and other cakes, like Target's Favorite Day Valentine's Day cupcakes
  • Cookies with red sprinkles, such as Walmart's Freshness Guaranteed heart sugar cookies and frosted circus animal cookies

Snacks and other food products

  • Nesquik strawberry-flavored low-fat milk
  • Imitation bacon bits, including those found in Betty Crocker pasta salads
  • Jack Link's beef and cheddar sticks
  • Vigo yellow rice
  • Canned fruits in fruit juice, including mixed fruit from Publix

Here is a list of other additives that are probably getting banned.

These additives include Yellow 6

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found in Lucky Charms and Froot Loops, which is linked to adrenal tumors.

Yellow 5

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found in Doritos and Cheetos, which can reportedly cause DNA mutations.

Titanium Dioxide,

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found in cupcakes, is linked to lung cancer,

while Blue 1,

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in Oreos, is suspected of causing kidney tumors.

Red 40,

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found in various candies and cake mixes, contains benzene, linked to blood cancers.

Additionally, food dyes

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in products like Gatorade and Pedialyte are linked to cancer and hyperactivity.

Yellow 5,

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found in Tostitos queso and Doritos Dip, may make cancer cells grow faster.

If these bans pass, companies will have to remove these additives, which could significantly change the taste, texture, and appearance of popular snacks.

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As of my last update, there aren't any specific banned snacks in Alabama that I'm aware of. However, certain ingredients or additives found in snacks, like those mentioned, may be subject to regulation or restriction based on health concerns. It's always a good idea to stay informed about potential health risks associated with certain foods and ingredients by following updates from health authorities or news sources. Additionally, food labeling laws may require companies to disclose certain information about ingredients, allergens, and nutritional content on packaging to help consumers make informed choices.

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