The American candy company Mars Wrigley confirmed to Fox News this week that it has stopped using the additive, titanium dioxide, in its Skittles in the United States, after the ingredient was on a list of potential concerns last week.

The Make America Healthy Again Commission released a report last week assessing chronic diseases, particularly those suffered by children, which included a list of ingredients it was concerned contributed to the chronic disease epidemic. 

The report claimed titanium dioxide is "widely used in a range of candies and sauces [and] may cause cellular and DNA damage." It is used in approximately 4,362 candies, according to the Food & Drug Administration.

A Mars Wrigley spokesperson confirmed it stopped using the ingredient in order to ensure the safety of its products. 

"Our commitment to quality is what has enabled Mars to be enjoyed by consumers for over a century, and nothing is more important than the safety of our products," the spokesperson said. 

"All our products are safe to enjoy and meet the high standards and applicable regulations set by food safety authorities around the world, and that's something we will never compromise on," the person added.

The ingredient has been banned in Europe since 2022, after a different report also warned of its potential dangers.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.