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

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

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.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: West Virginia Code § 19-11-2
Agriculture Code

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#margarine#dairy#food-laws#wv