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It’s illegal to use the carcinogenic color additive Red 3 in cosmetics, such as lipsticks or blush, or externally applied drugs. Yet the discredited chemical is lurking in common varieties of candy corn, Nerds, Peeps, Pez, SweeTarts, and hundreds of candies, cakes, and other foods, including dozens of seasonal Halloween items.

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Chris Palmer, MD on X: Red dye 3 has been shown to cause cancer in animals. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics in the 1990s. Nonetheless, it is still legal for use in food today and is found in candy, chewing gum, Entenmann's Little Bites, and Hostess

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