California bill proposes ban on Skittles and other snacks with toxic chemicals.

Lawmakers in California are proposing a bill to ban the use of certain chemicals in popular candies and processed foods, including Skittles, Nerds, and Hot Tamales. The bill seeks to halt the manufacture, sale, or distribution of any food product in the state containing red dye No. 3, titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, or propylparaben, arguing that these chemicals are "dangerous" and already banned in other countries. However, it is unclear whether the bill has enough momentum to pass, and the food industry argues that these additives have been deemed safe by federal and state systems and international scientific bodies.