Why the US banned Red 3
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DownloadHalloween night 1950.
Dozens of children in cities across the
United States were sick. There was
something in the candy. Okay, no one
died, but this was obviously a problem.
The issue was an FDA approved ingredient
called orange one, a color additive that
was in all types of food at the time,
from Halloween candy to hot dogs. The
large amounts of it in candy gave it a
festive orange shoe, but also made it
super toxic, giving kids rashes and
severe diarrhea. So, luckily, you will
not find orange one in our food anymore.
After this Halloween incident, the FDA
banned it, along with several other
color additives. But in recent years,
another potentially harmful diet is
making headlines. It's in candy and
nearly 3,000 other foods we eat. Red
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Key Vocabulary (18)
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
edible substance
"The food is good."
Candy is a sweet food product made primarily from sugar or syrup, often combined with flavorings, fruit, or chocolate. It is typically eaten as a small snack or a treat rather than as a main meal.
"The candy is important."
A very serious disease where cells in the body grow in a way that is not healthy or normal. It can spread to different parts of the body and usually requires treatment from a doctor.
"The cancer is important."
crimson color
"Red apple."
3
"Three birds."
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