US Edition'Elevated Arsenic Levels': Florida Officials Warn of Toxins Found in Popular Children's Food
Florida Department of Health found arsenic in 28 of 46 candy products tested from 10 companies, highlighting potential long-term health risks for children, officials said.
- In The Villages, Florida officials announced on Monday that 26 of 33 traditional candy brands tested showed arsenic at elevated levels, prompting safety concerns.
- Part of the Healthy Florida First initiative, the Florida Department of Health conducted testing to increase transparency about products marketed to children and follow up on an infant formula study earlier this month.
- The Florida Department of Health tested 46 candy products from 10 companies and found arsenic in 28 products, while First Lady Casey DeSantis said 26 of 33 traditional candy brands showed elevated arsenic.
- Amid industry pushback, Florida officials said the candy industry called the announcement 'misguided' and accused officials of 'scare tactics,' while they hope the data holds companies accountable and informs families, regulators, and lawmakers.
- Earlier this month, Florida released an infant formula study showing elevated mercury, arsenic, cadmium and lead, framing candy tests as part of the clean food systems and medical freedom initiative.
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Florida Releases Candy Testing Results as Part of Food Safety Initiative
Florida officials released the results of state testing of candy products for heavy metals, expanding a broader effort to evaluate foods marketed to children and provide information to consumers. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) tested 46 candy products from 10 companies for heavy metals, including arsenic. According to the state, arsenic was detected in […] The post Florida Releases Candy Testing Results as Part of Food Safety Initiative …
Florida officials' claims about tainted candy are 'scare tactics' and 'misguided,' pro-candy group says
A trade organization representing candy companies accused the state of “scare tactics” and making “misguided” claims about the levels of arsenic in popular sweets. “Chocolate and candy are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries,” the National Confectioners Association said in a statement. “The recent announcement from the State of Florida is misguided and demonstrates a glaring lack of transparency related to da…
Miami, U.S.A., Jan. 26 (EFE).- The governor of Florida, Republican Ron DeSantis, reported on Monday that a state-run candy investigation revealed that more than 60% of the groceries contained arsenic, a heavy metal whose intake is toxic to humans. The research, carried out by the State Health Department, analyzed 46 candy products from ten companies to detect heavy metals, is read in a statement published by the governor’s executive office. The …
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