M&Ms, a hard round coating over a chocolate center,
were first
made in 1941.
Red M&Ms were discontinued in 1976 because of "confusion and concern" over
Red Dye
No. 2, which was banned by federal regulators as a health risk, said Fiuczynski.
Red M&Ms contained
Red Dye Nos. 3 and 40, which are considered safe.
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