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You may be taking a second look at your favorite candy after hearing this week's news about titanium dioxide. Recently, a lawsuit was filed against Mars, Inc. based on claims that the manufacturer's popular Skittles candy is unfit for human consumption. The class-action lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in mid-July, alleged that the candy contained heightened levels of a known toxin called titanium dioxide — a food additive that the company previously pledged to phase out from their products in 2016, according to the Center for Food Safety.

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The majority of the world's production of titanium dioxide goes into the manufacturing of paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and ink. As a pigment, it boasts high refractive index properties that provide exceptional opacity and brightness, making it ideal for enhancing the durability and appearance of products. Moreover, titanium dioxide's stability and ability to withstand high temperatures mean it can be used in exterior paints designed to resist fading caused by sunlight exposure.

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