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  • Peeps, Already Controversial, Apparently Contain a Cancer-Causing Dye

    04/13/2023 6:38:37 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 26 replies
    Bon Appetit ^ | April 7, 2023 | Sam Stone
    Peeps, the popular yet incredibly divisive marshmallow candy, unfortunately have many strikes against them. Conceptually, I have to admit I find it somewhat upsetting to take a chomp out of a baby chick (with eyes, no less!). The experience is only made worse by the strangely tough marshmallow and the sticky sweet sugar that gets everywhere. Not to absolutely drag Peeps to hell, but there is no candy that makes me feel ill faster. Now Peeps get one more strike: Carcinogenic chemicals have been found in their dyes, according to Consumer Reports. (The news didn't stop The New York Times...