Earlier this year, we brought you the story of the California plaintiff who sued candymaker Mars claiming that Skittles were “unfit for human consumption” because they contained an additive called titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide has been used in everything from food to paint to add color and shine to products since it was approved for use by the FDA in 1966. In 1977, the agency gave titanium dioxide a ...
UPDATE: Skittles Lawsuit Dropped by Plaintiff
Posted January 31, 2023 in Product News and Recalls
Titanium Dioxide Takes Center Stage as Skittles Candymaker Sued
Posted August 31, 2022 in Drug and Medical Device Lawsuits | Product News and Recalls
If you’ve ever eaten something that looked a little shinier than it normally should have as it came out of its packaging, then odds are you’ve consumed titanium dioxide. Added to food since its approval by the FDA in 1966, the compound is used to brighten more than just food. “It’s sort of ironic…that the ingredient in paint that makes your kitchen shiny also makes your Hostess ...
