2006-06-10 07:23:44 · 5 answers · asked by howlettlogan 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
They were taken off the market in 1976 and re-introduced in 1987. There were removed due to concerns over Red Dye #2 causing cancer.
2006-06-10 07:26:35 · answer #1 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 14⤊ 1⤋
In 1976 there was a controversy over red dye so they got rid of the red m&m which was brought back in the early eighties for christmas time, then brought back forever in 1987. It's not on the m&m time line but it is here:
2006-06-10 14:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by Gossamer Moondancer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were taken off the market because of red dye no-12.Bound to have cancer agents,it was'nt till the later 80's that they were re-presented to the public with the approval of the FDA.OOOPS ,lol,go with the dude above me,i like his answer better.Sorry about that.At least i was close.lol.
2006-06-10 14:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The yellow M&M's aren't they a little harmful? Aren't they made with this FD&C Yellow #5??? I mean,if these color additives are so harmful, why put them in food and beverages??
2006-06-10 14:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IDK try time machine
2006-06-10 14:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by Ashes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋