A California man, who claims Skittles candy contains a 'known toxin' that makes it 'unfit for human consumption,' is suing the manufacturer, Mars.
, cosmetics, plastics, toothpaste and paint. In food, titanium dioxide can appear in anything from candy and sauces to pastries, chocolates, chewing gum and other sweets as a color additive.
That type of buildup could alter DNA, which creates potential concerns about cancer and other health issues, he said. The FDA regulates food and color additives under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, enacted in 1938. "There are plenty of candies that don't have titanium dioxide, so people have choices, and they can read the list," Neltner said.
Sathyanarayana has focused much of her career on chemical exposures and how they affect child development.
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