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Lawsuit claims that Skittles are 'unfit for human consumption'

Headline from Fox5 Atlanta, on the newest of 2 developments

A consumer lawsuit claims that Skittles' contain a 'known toxin' that is 'unfit for human consumption.'

Fox5 Atlanta's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Taste the toxin? Skittles ‘unfit for human consumption’, lawsuit claims

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  2. Newest

    Lawsuit claims that Skittles are 'unfit for human consumption'

    Headline from Fox5 Atlanta ·

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30 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Examiner

    Lawsuit alleges Skittles unsafe to eat because of this toxin (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    A California man is suing Mars, Incorporated for an alleged toxin in its Skittles that the company pledged to remove by 2021.

  2. The Guardian

    Taste the toxin? Skittles ‘unfit for human consumption’, lawsuit claims (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Class action suit says Mars concealed information about toxic ingedient from consumers

  3. Insider

    New lawsuit claims Skittles 'are unfit for human consumption' due to the presence of chemical toxin the company has said it would stop using (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    The complaint accuses Mars Inc. of breaking its 2016 promise to phase out the use of titanium dioxide and artificial coloring in its products.

  4. NBC 6 South Florida

    Lawsuit Claims Skittles are ‘Unfit for Human Consumption’ (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

    Published

    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Mars, Incorporated is being sued for its use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in Skittles.

  5. Fox5 Atlanta

    Lawsuit claims that Skittles are 'unfit for human consumption' (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    A consumer lawsuit claims that Skittles' contain a 'known toxin' that is 'unfit for human consumption.'

  6. NBC Los Angeles

    Lawsuit Against Skittles Claims the Candy Is ‘Unfit for Human Consumption' (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Mars, Incorporated is being sued for its use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in Skittles.

  7. KHOU Houston

    Lawsuit claims Skittles are made with 'known toxin' that is unsafe to eat (opens KHOU Houston)

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    KHOU Houston's feed description

    The candy-maker Mars responded that they don't comment on pending litigation. They say their use of titanium dioxide, complies with the FDA.

  8. Deseret News

    Skittles lawsuit claims rainbow candy ‘unfit’ for human consumption (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Mars Inc. is being sued for its continued use of titanium dioxide in Skittles in a class-action lawsuit alleging the rainbow candies are “unfit” to eat. California resident Jenile Thames alleges Skittles still contain “heightened levels” of titanium dioxide.

  9. Los Angeles Times

    Skittles 'unfit for human consumption,' California lawsuit claims (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Candy maker Mars has said that the coloring additive in question, titanium dioxide, 'complies with FDA regulations.'

  10. Science Alert

    Class Action Lawsuit Claims Skittles Are 'Unfit For Human Consumption', But Why? (opens Science Alert)

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    Science Alert's feed description

    A US citizen is suing the sweets company Mars over their continued use of a potentially toxic nanoparticle as an ingredient in Skittles.

  11. Breitbart News

    Lawsuit: Skittles Contain a 'Known Toxin,' 'Unfit for Consumption' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A lawsuit against Mars Inc. claims that its Skittles product contains a "known toxin" and is "unfit for consumption."

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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