California lawmaker proposes ban on Peeps and Skittles due to cancer-linked additives.

A California lawmaker has proposed a bill to ban five chemicals, including erythrosine and titanium dioxide, used in popular candy and baked goods due to their links to cancer and other health problems. The National Confectioners Association argues that changing ingredients would be a hardship for regional candy makers who don't sell their products overseas, and that tastes vary across cultures. The candy industry insists the chemicals are safe and have been thoroughly reviewed by federal and state systems and international scientific bodies.