Consumer Reports warns of Red Dye 3 in Halloween candies, linked to cancer and neurobehavioral issues, calling for a ban.

Consumer Reports has alerted consumers that certain Halloween candies, such as Brach's Candy Corn and Mellowcreme Pumpkins, contain Red Dye 3, a synthetic dye linked to cancer in animals and neurobehavioral issues in children. Banned in Europe and restricted in U.S. cosmetics, Red Dye 3 remains legal in food. The FDA claims it's safe based on limited evidence. Consumer Reports is advocating for a ban, with California set to prohibit it in food by 2027.

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