15 Childhood Snacks Banned in Texas After Red Dye #3 Ban

My childhood snacks came in every shade of artificial color imaginable. If it was neon, fruity, and full of sugar, chances are it was in our pantry. Back then, nobody thought twice about it.

Now, a lot of parents avoid food dyes like the plague. It seems like every year, a new study comes out exposing the harmful effects of something food-related that has us steering clear of anything that might set off allergies, sensitivities, or hyperactivity in kids.

The Ban The U.S. Has Been Avoiding

It seems like we're the only ones who didn't get the memo; this one's honestly, a long time coming. Many other countries have banned this ingredient a long time ago.

The FDA finally pulled the plug on Red Dye #3, an ingredient that gave some of our favorite childhood snacks their bright, candy-apple red glow. For decades, it’s been hiding in candies, drinks, and even “kid-friendly” foods, and now it’s officially coming off the shelves in Texas.

Childhood Favorites Gone for Good

If you’ve ever unwrapped a Pez candy from those little dispensers, sipped a glass of Nesquik Strawberry Milk, or chewed on a pack of Swedish Fish, chances are you’ve eaten it. The red dye version of those snacks will soon be gone.

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What This Means for Snack Aisles

With everything else happening, this ban kind of snuck up on us. One day the treats were there, and the next they're changing up on us. Snack aisles in Texas are about to look very different.

So grab a seat and scroll through. Here are 15 beloved snacks that just got banned in Texas. Some might break your heart, others might make you shrug, but either way, they’re soon be gone for good.