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Mars to sell candy without FD&C colors online
MCLEAN, VA. — Mars, Inc. in August plans to begin offering on Amazon items without FD&C colors under its Extra, M&M’s, Skittles and Starburst brands.
Skittles without FD&C colors will come in strawberry, orange, lemon, grape and lime flavors. Starburst fruit chews will be available in strawberry, cherry, orange and lemon flavors. The spearmint flavor of Extra gum also will be available.
M&M’s milk chocolate without FD&C colors will come in a blend of red, orange, green and yellow. Blue and brown M&M’s without FD&C colors will not be available.
“We are working diligently to explore non-FD&C alternatives across our portfolio that meet our safety and quality standards,” Mars said.
Conventional items under the Extra, M&M’s, Skittles and Starburst brands will still be available on Amazon. They contain FD&C colors such as Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5 and No. 6, and Blue No. 1 and No. 2.
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