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Authorization to use in candy, desserts and other snacks is revoked after petition filed by PIRG and others
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Authorization to use in candy, desserts and other snacks is revoked after petition filed by PIRG and others
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Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG
Director, Consumer Campaign, PIRG