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CA bill would ban Skittles, other processed foods that use chemicals linked to health risks

Headline from ABC 30 Fresno, from the development of Mar 23, 2023

Newest development Mar 24, 2023 · 4 reportsSome popular candies may become illegal to sell in California

A CA bill proposal would ban popular candies such as Skittles and other processed food items that contain chemicals linked to health problems such as an increased risk of cancer and behavioral issues in children.

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    CA bill would ban Skittles, other processed foods that use chemicals linked to health risks

    Headline from ABC 30 Fresno ·

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    Some popular candies may become illegal to sell in California

    Headline from CBS News ·

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  1. ABC 30 Fresno

    CA bill would ban Skittles, other processed foods that use chemicals linked to health risks (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    A CA bill proposal would ban popular candies such as Skittles and other processed food items that contain chemicals linked to health problems such as an increased risk of cancer and behavioral issues in children.

  2. Washington Times

    California bill would ban five chemicals from food, including Skittles (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    A bill in the California State Assembly would ban the use of five chemicals from usage in food.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    End of the rainbow? California bill would ban sales of Skittles, other 'toxic' snacks (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    A proposed California law would ban the sale of foods including Skittles and other snacks that contain certain "dangerous chemicals."

  4. CBS News

    Some popular candies may become illegal to sell in California (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A California bill looks to block sales of some popular candies containing ingredients -- like red dye No. 3 -- that may cause health issues.

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    California Bill Aimed at Chemicals in Foods Could Affect Skittles, PEZ and Other Popular Candies. Here's What to Know (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A California bill seeks to ban the sale of products that contain chemicals that are found in candies like Skittles, Nerds and Trolli Gummies.

  6. East Idaho News

    California bill aims to ban sale of popular candies containing ingredients that may cause health issues (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    (CNN) — Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at levels determined safe. A bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly could start to change that.

  7. ABC 12 Flint

    California bill aims to ban sale of popular candies with unhealthy ingredients (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at levels determined safe. A bill recently

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