Skittles reportedly facing possibility of a ban in California for toxic ingredient

California could stop the sale of Skittles, Hot Tamales candy, and Nesquik strawberry milk in its stores as they appear to have some ingredients that may cause health problems. The report comes after a new bill in the state aimed at banning the sale of candies with “toxic” ingredients is being proposed.

The state of California is concerned with foods that have some unhealthy additives. It said that unless the harmful ingredients are changed, it may prohibit the sale of such products in its territory.

The government official who proposed a bill named AB 418 is seeking to ban five chemicals from foods. He said that the intention of the suggested law is not to pull out the products from stores but to get food manufacturers to choose and use better ingredients.

The five chemicals found in some products are said to have been linked to several health issues. In fact, these were already banned in Europe, and if AB 418 is implemented in California, a long list of foods is expected to be banned, and it may include popular candies such as Skittles, Hot Tamales, and even Nesquik’s strawberry milk.

Moreover, USA Today reported that if AB 418 is approved by the legislation, California will become the first US state to prohibit the use of these five chemicals in food manufacturing: Titanium dioxide, which is present in Skittles, M&Ms, and a few dairy products like Kraft’s fat-free shredded cheddar cheese.

The other four chemicals are Red dye No. 3 in Hot Tamales, baked goods, and Nesquik’s strawberry milk; Potassium bromate, which is present in flours, white bread, and pizza dough; Propylparaben and Brominated vegetable oil that is typically used in citric sodas.

It was mentioned in the bill that, based on research, these chemicals can cause various health issues like behavioral issues in kids, damage to the reproductive system, and a heightened risk of cancer.

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