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FDA Bans First FD&C Dye! Which Will be Next?

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The FDA has moved to finally ban Red Dye No. 3 from use in food and drugs in America.  Red Dye No. 3 was first determined to be a cancer causing color additive almost 30 years ago.  Studies conducted using labs rats found that they became inflicted with the disease after consuming large amounts of Red dye No. 3.  Thirty years ago, the FDA officially banned Red Dye No. 3 from use in cosmetics but left the door open for it to be used as a color additive in food and prescription drugs.  By January 2027, the FDA has ordered that Red Dye No 3 must be removed from all food in the USA and by 2028--from all drugs. Food Manufacturers Shiver in their Boots Red Dye No. 3 has mostly been used in baked goods, sweets and candies.  It is used by prominent candy manufacturers such as Mars Inc (Skittles) and Just Born Quality Confections (Peeps).  Food Manufacturing giants such as Con Agra, McCormick, Heinz, General Mills and Pepsi Co will all have to find alternatives for ...

EOS Rachel Roy Limited Edition Lip Balm Set

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'Tis the season for joy, laughter and all kinds of gift giving.  No matter where you are on the holiday shopping timescale, you are definitely going to want to gift the Rachel Roy limited edition smooth lip balm sphere set.  Evolution of Smooth better known as EOS has made a whopper of a footprint on the lip balm scene.  EOS makes super cute lip balms that come in a unique egg-shaped package in an assortment of colors and scents.  They're extremely convenient, especially during those moments when you lips are craving moisture. I had the courage to splurge on this cute set and it was worth every penny!  Designer, Rachel Roy teamed up with EOS to create this sweet gift set.  It's more than a treat! This is the perfect stocking stuffer for the beauty crazed vixen, the lip balm obsessed girlie girl and even those hard to please gents.  At $8.99, you'll receive three EOS lip balms in scents, Aloha Hawaii strawberry kiwi, Indian Summer orange blossom and St....