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Due to a study linking a food dye to cancer, m&ms packages did not include which color from 1976 to 1987?

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Answer: Red.

Explanation: This specific color of M&M's was discontinued for it being linked to cancer in a 1971 Russian study. The synthetic dye used to color the candies was called FD&C Red No.2 or amaranth. Shortly after the FDA issued its ruling, red M&M's disappeared. However, consumers had never faced any risk from red M&M's, which is most likely why it's back today.

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Answer: red

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