US EditionArsenic Was Found in Snickers, Skittles and 20+ More Candy Products
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Arsenic Was Found in Snickers, Skittles and 20+ More Candy Products
Here's what to know about the new report.Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RDProducts: Courtesy of Brand. EatingWell design.Key PointsThe Florida Department of Health found "toxic" arsenic levels in 28 candy products.Long-term arsenic exposure cause stomach problems, skin changes and nerve damage.Moderation is key, and some tested candy showed no heavy metal risks, like Reese’s and Twix.Last week, the Florida Department of Health issu…
According to a recent study, 28 candy brands contain traces of this element, a situation that motivated the assessment of possible risks for the population, especially children. The research originated after a previous analysis of dairy formulas in Florida, where heavy metals and pesticides were detected in seven of the 24 revised brands. Based on this background, the authorities decided to extend control to other commonly consumed products amon…
Arsenic is a chemical element found in nature and is highly toxic in its inorganic form.
60% of Popular Children’s Candies Contain Dangerous Arsenic Levels
Florida testing found SweeTarts, Snickers, Skittles, Kit Kat, Nerds, Sour Patch Kids, Twizzlers, Jolly Ranchers, Trolli, and Tootsie Roll among the worst offenders.Nicolas Hulscher | GlobalResearch.ca Florida recently tested 46 popular candies heavily marketed to children. The results were sobering: 28 of the 46 products contained elevated levels of arsenic, a known human carcinogen associated with increased risks of skin, bladder, lung, kidney,…
An investigation by the Florida Department of Health reported that it analyzed 46 caramel products belonging to 10 companies.
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