California lawmaker proposes changing Peeps ingredients due to high Easter consumption.

TL;DR
A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban erythrosine, a food coloring known as Red No. 3 that's used to give Peeps their vibrant hue. Erythrosine is linked to cancer and was banned from makeup more than 30 years ago. The National Confectioners Association is pushing back, saying that a comprehensive look is needed to make sure there aren't unintended consequences for chocolate and candy companies.
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