A consumer is suing candy maker Mars, alleging Skittles contain 'heightened levels' of titanium dioxide.
is the ability of chemicals to damage genetic information such as DNA."After oral ingestion, the absorption of titanium dioxide particles is low, however they can accumulate in the body," said Maged Younes, chair of EFSA’s expert Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings, in a statement at the time.
"Based on Defendant’s omissions, a reasonable consumer would expect that the Product can be safely purchased and consumed as marketed and sold," the complaint reads. "However, the Products are not safe and pose a significant health risk to unsuspecting consumers.
Thames seeks damages, to later be determined in sum at trial, for fraud and multiple violations of California consumer protection laws.
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