Peeps marshmallow candies contain known carcinogen: Consumer Reports

Peeps marshmallow candies contain known carcinogen: Consumer Reports

The Easter Bunny could be delivering a basketful of carcinogens this year, according to Consumer Reports. Multiple colors of the popular, bird-shaped Peeps marshmallow candies could cause cancer because they contain an artificial coloring called Red Dye No. 3, the consumer advocacy group claimed on Monday. “Parents should know that the purple and pink colored … Read more

‘Father of Peeps’ marshmallow candies, Ira ‘Bob’ Born, dies at 98

‘Father of Peeps’ marshmallow candies, Ira ‘Bob’ Born, dies at 98

Ira “Bob” Born — also known as the “Father of Peeps” marshmallow candies — has died, according to Lehigh Valley News. He was 98. Born was the former president of Just Born Quality Confections, the 100-year-old family-owned candy company. Born was born on Sept. 29, 1924, in New York City. His father, Sam Born, was … Read more