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California isn’t banning Skittles, but four additives will be removed by Marlene Cimons, Washington Post, Oct. 11, 2023. The article notes that Red dye No. 3, bromated vegetable oil, potassium bromate and propyl paraben all have been linked to risk of cancer and hyperactivity in children.
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Lancashire RJ. "Food Color Additives". Department of Chemistry, University of the West Indies. Archived from the original on 28 January 2007. Retrieved 29 January 2007.