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2024-11-28 00:27:52 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
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The lawsuit claiming that Skittles are toxic was dismissed: https://www.reuters.com/legal/lawsuit-claiming-skittles-are-unfit-eat-is-dismissed-2022-11-08/ https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/12/12/SPECIAL-REPORT-FDA-doubles-down-on-titanium-dioxide-safety-as-CSPI-raises-concerns-Skittles-lawsuits-dismissed/ While titanium dioxide remains controversial, Mars maintains that its use of the ingredient complies with FDA regulations. The FDA says titanium dioxide is safe as a color additive in food. https://www.verywellhealth.com/skittles-toxic-titanium-dioxide-lawsuit-6281678 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-skittles-toxic-from-titanium-dioxide/ https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-18/skittles-unfit-for-human-consumption-lawsuit-claims
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