Yellow-colored Peeps are among the brand’s best-selling products, but some consumers are having issues with the pink and purple Peeps that have Red Dye No.
The database was created by the nonprofit environmental health organization the Environmental Working Group, CNN reported.
In 2021, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment found that eating the dye can lead to hyperactivity and behavior difficulties for children, according to CNN.
3 as one of its nine certified color additives in foods on the agency’s website, the “Today” show reported.
“The color additive is a certified color,” the FDA said in a statement to the “Today” show.
3 is also found in other products made by the company, including Hot Tamales candy, Peeps Hot Tamales Marshmallow Chicks, Party Cake Peeps, Peeps Fruit Punch Marshmallow Chicks, and Peeps Wildberry Marshmallow Bunnies, according to the advocacy group.
Titanium dioxide is used to color other popular candies, such as Skittles and Hot Tamales, according to the AP.
“The widespread use of Red Dye 3 is particularly concerning since it is found in many products marketed to children who are especially at risk of developing health problems from exposure.
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