Exposing Candy Toxins
The following shows approximate “safe” consumption amounts per year, based on developmental age, where arsenic was detected. Arsenic exposure beyond limits that are considered safe, can increase the risk of cancers, including lung, skin, kidney, and bladder.
Candy
Company
Brand
Arsenic
Parts Per Billion
Parts Per Billion
Child
Safe Consumption Limit, Per Year (approximate)
Safe Consumption Limit, Per Year (approximate)
Adult
Safe Consumption Limit, Per Year (approximate)
Safe Consumption Limit, Per Year (approximate)
Ferrara Candy Company
Black Forest Gummy Bears
370
16 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
40 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
Ferrara Candy Company
Organic Black Forest Gummy Bears*
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Ferrara Candy Company
Laffy Taffy Banana
480
4 pieces
(if 1 piece is 8.8 grams)
(if 1 piece is 8.8 grams)
9 ⅗ pieces
(if 1 piece is 8.8 grams)
(if 1 piece is 8.8 grams)
Ferrara Candy Company
Laffy Taffy Cherry
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Ferrara Candy Company
Nerds Grape
380
96 pieces
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
240 single pieces
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
Ferrara Candy Company
Nerds Strawberry
450
96 pieces
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
240 single pieces
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
Ferrara Candy Company
Nerds Gummy Cluster
500
24 pieces
(if 1 piece is 2 grams)
(if 1 piece is 2 grams)
60 pieces
(if 1 piece is 2 grams)
(if 1 piece is 2 grams)
Ferrara Candy Company
SweeTarts Original
400
48 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
120 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
Ferrara Candy Company
SweeTarts Rope
390
3 ropes
(if 1 rope is 12.5 grams)
(if 1 rope is 12.5 grams)
7 ½ ropes
(if 1 rope is 12.5 grams)
(if 1 rope is 12.5 grams)
Ferrara Candy Company
Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers
430
12 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.8 grams)
(if 1 piece is 3.8 grams)
30 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.8 grams)
(if 1 piece is 3.8 grams)
The Hershey Company
Hershey’s Milk Chocolate
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
The Hershey Company
Hershey’s Cookies ’N’ Creme
280
1 ⅕ bars
(if 1 bar is 43 grams)
(if 1 bar is 43 grams)
3 bars
(if 1 bar is 43 grams)
(if 1 bar is 43 grams)
The Hershey Company
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Sour Apple
540
6 pieces
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
15 pieces
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
The Hershey Company
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Strawberry
320
6 pieces
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
15 pieces
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
The Hershey Company
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
The Hershey Company
Whoppers
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
The Hershey Company
Twizzlers Strawberry
500
4 pieces
(if 1 piece is 11 grams)
(if 1 piece is 11 grams)
9 ⅗ pieces
(if 1 piece is 11 grams)
(if 1 piece is 11 grams)
The Hershey Company
Twizzlers Cherry
350
8 pieces
(if 1 piece is 5.8 grams)
(if 1 piece is 5.8 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 5.8 grams)
(if 1 piece is 5.8 grams)
The Hershey Company
Twizzlers Watermelon
510
18 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
45 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
The Hershey Company
Kit Kat
230
2 ⅖ pieces
(if 1 piece is 17 grams)
(if 1 piece is 17 grams)
6 pieces
(if 1 piece is 17 grams)
(if 1 piece is 17 grams)
Mars
3 Musketeers
240
2 ⅖ pieces
(if 1 piece is 5.7 grams)
(if 1 piece is 5.7 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 5.7 grams)
(if 1 piece is 5.7 grams)
Mars
M&M’s
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Mars
Snickers
350
2 ⅖ of pieces
(if 1 piece is 9 grams)
(if 1 piece is 9 grams)
6 pieces
(if 1 piece is 9 grams)
(if 1 piece is 9 grams)
Mars
Twix
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Mars
Milky Way
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Mars
Original Skittles
370
48 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.04 grams)
(if 1 piece is 1.04 grams)
120 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.04 grams)
(if 1 piece is 1.04 grams)
Mondelêz International
Sour Patch Kids
470
36 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
90 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
Mondelêz International
Sour Patch Kids Tropical
420
18 pieces
(if 1 piece is 2.5 grams)
(if 1 piece is 2.5 grams)
45 pieces
(if 1 piece is 2.5 grams)
(if 1 piece is 2.5 grams)
Mondelêz International
Sour Patch Kids Watermelon
420
12 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.6 grams)
(if 1 piece is 3.6 grams)
30 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.6 grams)
(if 1 piece is 3.6 grams)
Mondelêz International
Swedish Fish
220
8 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6 grams)
(if 1 piece is 6 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6 grams)
(if 1 piece is 6 grams)
Tootsie Roll Industries
Dots
430
12 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.7 grams)
(if 1 piece is 3.7 grams)
30 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.7 grams)
(if 1 piece is 3.7 grams)
Tootsie Roll Industries
Tootsie Fruit Chew Lime
570
8 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
Tootsie Roll Industries
Tootsie Roll
380
8 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
Tootsie Roll Industries
Tootsie Roll Vanilla
370
8 pieces
(if 1 piece is 7 grams)
(if 1 piece is 7 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 7 grams)
(if 1 piece is 7 grams)
Annie’s
Organic Bunny Fruit Flavored Snacks Berry Patch*
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Smart Sweets
Smart Sweets Caramel*
240
1 bag
(if 1 bag is 45 grams)
(if 1 bag is 45 grams)
2 ⅖ bags
(if 1 bag is 45 grams)
(if 1 bag is 45 grams)
Smart Sweets
Smart Sweets Red Twists*
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Smart Sweets
Smart Sweets Sweet Fish*
180
1 bag
(if 1 bag is 50 grams)
(if 1 bag is 50 grams)
2 ⅖ bags
(if 1 bag is 50 grams)
(if 1 bag is 50 grams)
UNREAL
UNREAL Dark Chocolate Caramel Peanut Nougat Bar*
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
UNREAL
UNREAL Dark Chocolate Coconut Bar*
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
UNREAL
UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup*
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Yum Earth
Yum Earth Organic Chewys*
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Yum Earth
Yum Earth Choco Yums Chocolate Candies*
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Yum Earth
Yum Earth Organic Giggles*
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Yum Earth
Yum Earth Gummy Bears*
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
Yum Earth
Yum Earth Organic Lollipops*
-
Risk not identified
Risk not identified
* Indicated candy marketed as a healthier option.
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