Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Chelsea Ritschel

Makers of Peeps urged to remove cancer-causing dye from marshmallow candies

Getty Images

The makers of popular Easter candy Peeps are facing pressure to remove a food dye from the marshmallow treats due to health concerns over the artificial colouring.

On Monday, consumer advocacy and research nonprofit Consumer Reports said in a press release that it had contacted Just Born Quality Confections earlier this year about concerns over the company’s use of Red Dye 3, which has been found to cause cancer in animals.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.