Why Red M&M's Disappeared for a Decade - Priceonomics
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In the 1970s and 80s, the red M&M mysteriously disappeared, a victim of horribly unsound FDA testing.
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When Red M&Ms Went Missing for More Than a Decade
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Time line of M&M colors : r/dataisbeautiful
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Controversy Explodes Over M&M's New Packaging
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M&M's Red Nose Day Raises Money for Children Living
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A childhood without red M&Ms. : r/GenX
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What was your favorite discontinued item/product? : r/AskReddit
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Why Were Red M&M's Discontinued for a Decade?
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Double sided plastic sign is used, but in very good condition for its age. (See picture 4). Small crack at the bottom of the Red M&M on that side as
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Vintage 1995 M&Ms Mars Incorporated Green & Red Plastic 2 sided Advertising sign