A type of candy that is quite expensive and is widely sold in some shops and kindergartens in Cambodia, known as Skittles, may contain dangerous substances that cause children to develop chronic diseases such as cancer. This is according to reports by foreign media, including Fox News, on May 28, 2025. So Cambodian parents should be aware and tell their children to be careful.
According to the reports, Skewers, which is owned by Mars Wrigley, The decision to remove the controversial food additive came amid a report from a panel called Make America Healthy Again, created by US President Donald Trump under the supervision of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
The sources said that the chemical that was decided to be removed was titanium dioxide, which is an additive that is used to make food look white but is known to cause chronic diseases in children. The substance is known to be widely used in some candy industries, but it can cause cell damage and DNA mutations. This is the latest decision, as this type of candy is also found on sale in some markets and schools. It is not known whether the candies have been treated with the above chemicals. 0x017d7
Please promote safety because the skein candy available on the market in Cambodia It is likely that the product has not yet been freed of chemicals that are dangerous to the health of children and those who consume it. It is an imported product and is already on the market, while the announcement of the removal of the dangerous chemical ingredient was only announced on May 28, 2025.
Regarding the chemical ingredient in skein sugar, the European Union has banned it since 2022 after the European Food Safety Authority discovered its dangers.
The European Food Safety Authority has noted that the titanium dioxide ingredient is indeed a DNA mutagen, which is a cause of cancer.
