Red State joins “Make America Healthy Again” efforts to remove food dyes from M&M

Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton An investigation is being conducted on M&MS and Skittles maker Mars for alleged “deceptive and illegal practices” of the company’s use of artificial dyes in its candies.

In a statement sent to Fox News figures, Paxton’s office linked the investigation with the Attorney General’s efforts to become a leader in fighting with the Secretary of Health and Public Services, Make America Health Initiative Again “Help Americans become healthier by holding responsible big food companies that violate the law and deceive consumers.”

Paxton’s office asserted that Mars alleged false statements of artificial dyes in some of these candies, including M&MS and Skittles, constituted a deceptive trade practice for Texas consumer rights.

The Attorney General further noted that although Mars continues to use artificial colors in U.S. products, it has stopped Europe.

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In 2016, Mars promised to remove all artificial colors from all its human foods, when it was “part of a commitment to meet evolving consumer preferences.”

The company said that while it believes that “artificial colors have no known risks to human health or safety”, it changed because “today’s consumers call on food manufacturers to use more natural ingredients in their products.”

“In this context, Mars will work closely with suppliers to find alternatives that not only meet their strict quality and safety standards, but also keep consumers energetic, interesting colors, thus expecting the company’s beloved brand.”

However, in a later update, Mars said, “In fact, many of our consumers did not find artificial colors to be a concerning ingredient” and “So we will continue to prioritize our efforts to remove Europe in Europe, and consumers express this preference among consumers – but will not remove all artificial colors from our Mars Mars thicking Portfolio.”

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Mars claims that “artificial colors have no known risks to human health or safety.” (Getty Image)

In a statement from Paxton, his office said: “Mars also falsely claims that ‘artificial pigments have no known risks to human health or safety’ because these dyes are already associated with many negative health outcomes, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and its autism, and even negative health outcomes, which is far from the facts. cancer. ”

Paxton has issued a civil investigation request to obtain documents from Mars as part of the investigation, the statement said.

“Mars must remove toxic artificial dyes from its American food, not only to honor the public’s commitment and to ensure it stays on the right side of the law, but also because it’s the right choice,” Paxton said in a statement sent to Fox News’ digital numbers.

“It’s clear that the movement to remove artificial pigments from our food supply is making incredible progress, and it’s time for Mars to remove its products from other companies like Nestlé and Hershey,” he continued, adding, “For the health of Texans and all Americans, Mars must fulfill its 2016 statement to make these toxic ingredients rich in these toxic ingredients. ”

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Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Senior White House adviser makes American health available again Hit Mars To refuse to remove artificial pigments from their products, say “this is common sense” and “these are dyes of petroleum and have no nutritional value”.

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This comes after Paxton conducted a similar investigation into General Mills, after which the company promised to remove artificial dyes from its products. The Texas Attorney General also charged Kellogg with alleged violation of the state’s consumer protection laws, claiming that dyes were removed from food.

Paxton is currently running for Republican Senator John Cornyn. Last week, Texas Sen. Angela Paxton announced that she has Apply for divorce On “Bible Reason”.

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