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I Can't Believe It's Pink Margarine

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The Marjorin Color Laws

In 18 84, new york state even tried to pass a full ban on marjorin. Vermont in eight four new hampshire and west virginia in 18 91, all require that it be colored pink. Marjorine color laws were completely hypocritical, because food dye is used in butter all the time. Butter fraud became a crime in newyork state and maryland, punishable by 30 days in prison.

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