Skittles accused of not stopping the use of chemical toxins
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Mars has been accused of continuing to use titanium dioxide in Skittles in a class proceeding claiming that eating rainbow candies is “inappropriate.”
according to NBC NewsJenile Thames, who lives in California, claims to have opened a Skittles package containing “high levels” of titanium dioxide (TiO) in April.2).
insider Mars reported in 2016 that it had agreed not to use titanium dioxide and artificial colors in its products for the next five years.
River Thames According to the lawsuit, he would not have bought the candy if he knew the toxins contained in the candy. He argues that it is difficult to read the material of the package because of the contrast between the font and the color of the package.
“Reasonable customers would expect (Skittles) to be consumed when they are safely purchased, put on the market and sold,” Thames said in a proceeding.
The proceedings are TiO2 Banned in France in 2019, in May last year the European Food Safety Authority determined that toxins were “not considered safe for consumption.” The European Commission then announced that it would “adopt a ban on the use of TiO”.2 As a food additive.
TiO2 Not banned in the US Federal guidelines limit Use chemicals not to exceed 1% of the weight of food.
The proceedings allege that Mars “promised to phase out TiO”2 It’s that product, but it doesn’t.In the US, the company still uses TiO2 According to the lawsuit, Skittles failed to “inform consumers what it means to consume toxins.”
TiO2 A chemical toxin found in paints, sunscreens, plastics and cosmetics.according to HillIt has long been used in foods such as candies, chewing gum, chocolate and coffee creamers.
researcher Side effects of ingested titanium dioxide include chromosomal damage, cell necrosis, body inflammation, and cell dysfunction.
today A Mars spokesperson said: “I will not comment on the proceedings in dispute, but the use of titanium dioxide complies with: FDA regulations.. “
Thames seeks unspecified damages for fraud and violations of California Consumer Protection Act.
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/7/18/23268534/taste-toxins-skittles-lawsuit-failing-stop-using-titanium-dioxide-mars-inc Skittles accused of not stopping the use of chemical toxins
