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, highlighting potential health risks for children under the Healthy Florida First initiative.
- On Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced in The Villages that the Florida Department of Health tested 46 candy products from 10 companies and found arsenic in 28.
- As part of the Healthy Florida First initiative, the Florida Department of Health expanded testing to candy after infant formula testing of 24 products from seven major brands found elevated heavy metals.
- State health officials noted that testing was done at independent, certified labs, and First Lady Casey DeSantis said elevated arsenic levels are problematic over a year, while Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo called public risk sharing necessary to push industry improvements.
- The National Confectioners Association argued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Closer to Zero program already addresses low arsenic levels and defended candy as safe, while a trade organization representing candy companies called the state's announcement misguided and accused the state of `scare tactics`.
- Officials said the findings prompted deeper health reviews, and Florida officials hope the data helps hold companies accountable while First Lady Casey DeSantis stressed parents should not worry about hidden harms to children.
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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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