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Food West Virginia

It is illegal to manufacture or sell oleomargarine that is colored pink.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

During the early 20th century, the dairy industry heavily lobbied against margarine, viewing it as a threat to butter. To make margarine look unappetizing or brand it as fake, some proposed forcing it to be dyed pink, prompting counter-laws like this one to protect consumers from bizarrely colored spreads.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: West Virginia Code ยง 19-11-2
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Agriculture Code

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