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Texas AG Paxton Launches Investigation Into Company that Makes Skittles, M&M's over Use of Dyes
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 16 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton probes Mars for failing to remove artificial dyes linked to ADHD, autism, and cancer despite a 2016 pledge and FDA efforts to eliminate these dyes.
- In 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton initiated a probe into Mars, Incorporated, examining claims that the company engaged in deceptive practices related to the use of artificial dyes in candies such as M&M's and Skittles.
- The probe originates from Mars's 2016 commitment to eliminate all synthetic dyes from its food items intended for human consumption, a promise it kept in European markets but did not fulfill in the United States, leading to concerns about misleading consumers and potential health hazards.
- Paxton's office asserts that Mars incorrectly stated artificial colors do not present any recognized health hazards, despite evidence linking these dyes to conditions such as ADHD, autism, and cancer, and has served a Civil Investigative Demand to collect relevant documents as part of the ongoing inquiry.
- Paxton emphasized that Mars is obligated to eliminate harmful synthetic dyes from its products to uphold its public promise and comply with the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, which forbids deceptive business conduct that negatively impacts consumers.
- This investigation marks Paxton's broader effort to hold food companies accountable for ingredient transparency, following similar actions against General Mills and Kellogg’s regarding artificial dyes.
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Texas AG Investigates Mars Company for Deceptive Practices Over Artificial Dyes
Ken Paxton is encouraging Mars to “fulfill its 2016 pledge to get rid of these toxic ingredients.” The post Texas AG Investigates Mars Company for Deceptive Practices Over Artificial Dyes appeared first on Texas Scorecard.
FIRST ON FOX: Red state investigating M&Ms and Skittles manufacturer for ‘deceptive’ practices
Republican Attorney General of Texas Ken Paxton is investigating candy manufacturer Mars for alleged "deceptive and illegal practices" regarding its use of artificial colors in its products.
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