Listen up Peeps! As Easter approaches, Consumer Reports is warning parents about Peeps containing Red Dye No. 3 which has known carcinogens.
TEXAS, USA — As the Easter holiday approaches, you’ll likely see all sorts of candies when you take a trip to the grocery store.
THE QUESTION
Do Peeps contain cancer-causing dye?
OUR SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, our sources found that Red Dye No. 3, which is contained in some Peeps along with many other candies, can cause cancer.
WHAT WE FOUND
Ronholm with Consumer Reports says many popular candies contain a cancer-causing dye.
“Red dye 3 is one of those synthetic food dyes that have been shown to cause cancer and it causes hyperactivity in children,” Ronholm told 6 News. “When you’re, you know, taking into consideration all of the foods that have these dyes and these food chemicals, it really adds up over time and really has an impact on health.”
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