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During a lecture about research and making credible arguments, my public speaking professor said, "Did you guys know California banned skittles?"

California has not in fact banned Skittles.

[beardedmrbean]

I've recently hears that California banned skittles? Something called the skittles act. Know anything about that?

Haven't heard of it, but I will go and put on my "Carnac the Magnificent" turban and make a prediction.

This is going to be something along the lines of the 'don't say gay' law that absolutely did not prohibit people speaking about lgbt issues.

Probably a chemical used in the manufacture of Skittles and other foods n stuff, going with a dye or coloruing agent of some sort because that's usually what it is.

Let's see how I did.

On Oct. 7, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that’s been referred to online as the state’s “Skittles ban.” 

The California Food Safety Act will ban the use of common food additives such as red dye No. 3. 

Several viral posts on X, including this one from actor and TV host Mario Lopez, claim California is banning Skittles because the candies contain at least one of the banned additives. 

THE QUESTION

Is California banning Skittles?

THE SOURCES

The California Food Safety Act

California Gov. Gavin Newsom

California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino)

Ingredients lists for Skittles candies

THE ANSWER

No, California is not banning Skittles. 

WHAT WE FOUND

Many people have referred to the California Food Safety Act as a “Skittles ban” because the legislation, when it was first proposed, banned the use of titanium dioxide in food products. The chemical is used in Skittles and other foods to enhance their color and sheen.

But the newly signed law no longer bans titanium dioxide. It only lists four food additives: red dye No. 3, brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate and propylparaben.

The law prohibits any person or entity from manufacturing or selling a food product that contains any of these four chemicals beginning in 2027.

“Skittles sold in America do not contain any of the four ingredients” listed in the California Food Safety Act, a spokesperson for Gov. Gavin Newsom said. 

VERIFY also searched the ingredients lists for all varieties of Skittles candy listed online and did not find any of the four food additives that will be banned in California. 

Skittles’ manufacturer Mars did not respond to a request for comment. 

California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino), who authored the law, said in a press release that it does not outright ban any products, either.

“It would instead require companies to make modifications to products sold in California and likely prompt a nationwide transition to safer alternatives,” he said.

In a signing statement, Newsom also said delaying the bill’s implementation until 2027 gives brands “significant time…to revise their recipes to avoid these harmful chemicals.”

“Californians will still be able to access and enjoy their favorite food products, with greater confidence in the safety of such products,” Newsom said.

Pez candy and some varieties of Peeps marshmallows would need to reformulate their products under the law, since they contain red dye No. 3. 

Some sodas, including Mountain Dew, contain brominated vegetable oil. The food additive is used to keep citrus flavor from separating in beverages.

Potassium bromate is used as an oxidizing agent in various types of bread and baked goods, while propylparaben is commonly used in small amounts as a preservative in food and beverages. 

The National Confectioners Association (NCA), a trade organization for candy makers, has voiced its opposition to the California Food Safety Act. 

"This law replaces a uniform national food safety system with a patchwork of inconsistent state requirements created by legislative fiat that will increase food costs," the NCA said in a statement. "This is a slippery slope that the FDA could prevent by engaging on this important topic. We should be relying on the scientific rigor of the FDA in terms of evaluating the safety of food ingredients and additives.”

You can read more about the FDA regulations and potential health concerns for each of the four food additives listed in the law here. 

This story is also available in Spanish / Lee este artículo también en español: No, California no prohibirá los Skittles ___________

I was close, this was a nice complete article with lots of information and sources too, that's nice to see.

[coockie8]

I promise I'm just being funny, but I must inform you that there's a strange panic about California banning skittles.

(bill was proposed to ban five chemicals and skittles would be relevant, but the dude who proposed it says he wants them using better ingredients, not to stop sale of them)

Bruh

Every new thing I learn about California is wilder than the last and it's all against my will

[angrybell]

The state can’t stop fentanyl and other drugs, but gosh darn it, they’re going to save me from Skittles, Nerds, and Hit Tamales.

If this passes, I see this as a business opportunity.

[wonderfulworldofmichaelford]

Predicting that the next new rightwing outrage will be about ‘the left trying to take away your snacks’. Context: a bill being introduced in california bans food that contains chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects in lab tests like titanium oxide and red 3, affecting mountain dew and skittles among other things. These chemicals are already banned throughout Europe and parts of Asia and alternate recipes for those snacks already exist for those markets.

Wait hold up Mountain Dew can cause cancer

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The FDA-allowed additives raise health concerns for many

The Food and Drug Administration banned the use of red dye 3 in cosmetics in 1990, after evidence showed it caused cancer in lab animals. But the government has yet to prohibit its use in food, and it's an ingredient in candies such as Brach's candy corn and Pez. Brominated vegetable oil and potassium bromate have also been associated with harmful effects on the respiratory and nervous systems, while propylparaben may negatively impact reproductive health.

The proposal has been the target of a false claim that California is attempting to ban Skittles. In fact, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, a Democrat who sponsored the bill, has said that Skittles are currently sold with alternative ingredients in the European Union, where the four additives are already banned.

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Proposed California law could ban five of these ingredients in the next few years 

Emmy Moss, Harper Sands, Ryder Sands It turns out that the Skittles’ slogan “Taste the Rainbow” is not so colorful after all. California is trying to pass a bill that would ban the manufacturing, distribution and selling of the candy and any other products containing five chemicals that have been linked to health problems. This bill, which would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, will make…

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Bill Proposed to Ban Skittles and Nerds

A California bill proposed by Rep. Jesse Gabriel would ban processed foods like Skittles and Nerds and other items containing chemicals linked to health problems like cancer and behavioral issues in children. The chemicals are often used to make processed foods last longer, taste better, and appear more appealing. These chemicals have already been banned in the European Union due to studies linking them to health risks, including increased cancer risk, behavioral issues in children, reproductive system harm, and immune system damage. Assemblymember Gabriel's efforts to remove toxic additives from California's food supply are commendable, as children are likely to eat more of these chemicals than adults. The chemicals would be banned by AB 418, which has not been independently evaluated or reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. If passed, California would be the first state to ban such chemicals. The bill is expected to be heard in committee in the coming weeks. Read more. 

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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/05/23/california-state-assembly-passes-bill-banning-chemicals-found-in-pez-and-skittles/

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California bill targeting 'toxic' chemicals in Skittles, other snacks passes first hurdle

This bill, which cleared the California State Assembly this week, would be the first in the nation to ban chemicals intentionally added to foods as preservatives or to enhance colors and flavors.

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I found this on NewsBreak: Skittles May Be Banned in California if New Bill Passes

I found this on NewsBreak: Skittles May Be Banned in California if New Bill Passes