Florida's Candy Toxin Test Findings: Parents Troubled, Candymakers Outraged
Florida officials reported over 60% of 46 tested candies contain elevated arsenic, with recommended safe annual limits varying by age to reduce health risks for children.
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Florida's candy toxin test findings: Parents troubled, candymakers outraged
The test found some popular candy brands have high levels of arsenic, while no significant amount in others.
Numerous candy brands have "elevated" amounts of arsenic, according to Florida health officials
Female researcher looks through microscope – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by SmartPhotoLab The Villages, FL. – Numerous confectionery candy goods had “elevated” amounts of arsenic, according to tests conducted by the Florida Department of Health, officials announced on Monday. In a press conference, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared that 28 of 46 goods from ten companies had “elevated” amounts of arsenic. “When assessed over a year, these…
‘Elevated’ arsenic in candy reveals industry-wide food safety and regulatory risks
Florida’s testing found elevated arsenic levels in popular candies, raising broader questions for food manufacturers about litigation risk, regulatory consistency, and how food safety data is assessed and communicated.
Florida Governor DeSantis Reveals Arsenic Levels in Popular Candy Bars
Archyde Florida Governor Raises concerns over Toxic Substances In Popular Candy Table of Contents 1. Florida Governor Raises concerns over Toxic Substances In Popular Candy 2. Study Reveals Potential Arsenic Exposure… You can read the full story here: Florida Governor DeSantis Reveals Arsenic Levels in Popular Candy Bars.
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