Skittles won't be banned in California, but some foods might soon have their recipes tweaked. The confusion stems from an old version of the bill that included titanium dioxide, which is in Skittles. AdvertisementAdvertisementA new California bill has become widely known as the "Skittles ban," but that unofficial name is misleading — you don't have to worry about your favorite fruit-flavored candy being ripped from your hands. If you look at the Skittles ingredients, none of its listed ingredients are included in this ban. AdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to Consumer Reports, the ingredients banned by AB418 have been linked to hyperactivity, nervous system problems, and even cancer.

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