The red dye used in Peeps marshmallow treats is a known carcinogen, according to Consumer Reports.
Red Dye 3, used in pink and purple marshmallow Peeps, has been shown to cause cancer in lab animals. Sam Wasson/Sipa/AP Photo
The advocacy and research group Consumer Reports is calling for the removal of Red Dye 3 from Peeps marshmallow treats over concerns about potential cancer risks associated with the food coloring.
Read more here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/consumer-advocacy-group-calls-for-removal-of-red-dye-from-peeps/
