Michelle Price of Honest and Truly also shared her sentiments about the Easter treat saying, “I like marshmallows, but Peeps aren’t marshmallows. They’re a nasty candy masquerading as marshmallows.

The candy has been criticized for containing Red Dye No. 3, a food coloring linked ... the classic bone, the iconic Peeps bunny and a chick, all of which are in festive spring colors.

The candy has been criticized for containing Red Dye No. 3, a food coloring linked ... the classic bone, the iconic Peeps bunny and a chick, all of which are in festive spring colors.