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 ...
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Elle's Hair-rific Adventures: My New Children's Book

It’s here folks, yes, it’s finally here! I mentioned in a previous post earlier this year that I was going to get the publishing ball rolling again. Elle’s Hair-rific Adventures has arrived I wrote this book a long time ago, way before there were any popular books that were centered on young female afro-heritage characters. It was during the year 2012, that I created the character, Elle and this story. Eight years later, little girls and boys can now meet Elle! It was my desire to create a character for young black girls whom they could see themselves in as well as their wondrous kinky hair !





Let’s face the facts…little black girls growing up may face trials when it comes to their hair especially if they have parents who do not instill texture and kinky hair appreciation within them at a young age. They grow up seeing popularized and normalized standards of beauty that do not look like them and as a result, shun the features and characteristics that they were born with! (Insert Elle here). There are a ton of grown black women who hate their kinky and afro textured hair and then there are those who do not know how to take care of their hair type. If only there were non racist kid lit available back then that promoted and normalized characters with other hair types and textures.That is why I wrote this book. To help stop the cycle of texture hatred and to promote diversity.

With that said, let me introduce you to little Elle. Elle is an adventurous little girl who loves the world and who loves her amazing afro textured hair. It's a book that all children, no matter the race, can enjoy. Read about all the activities that she gets into by purchasing a copy!

Make some room on your little one’s digital shelf and purchase it today to read on Amazon Kindle or in the Google Play store. And hey...if you're an adult, you can read it too! Show of hands for all the adults who like reading children's books! Hahahaha!

Elle’s Hair-rific Adventures on Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/39Op5aN

Elle’s Hair-rific Adventures on Google Play: Click Me
You can also purchase a hardcover copy of Elle’s Hair-rific Adventures at Barnes and Noble by visiting the website: Purchase at Barnes & Nobles


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