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Article: FDA warns some Mexican candy contaminated with lead
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- April 9, 2004
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AP Worldstream
04-09-2004
Dateline: WASHINGTON
Children shouldn't eat certain candy imported from Mexico because it may be contaminated with small amounts of lead, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.
At issue is candy that contains significant amounts of chili powder, including lollipops coated with chili, and powdery mixtures of salt, lemon flavor and chili seasoning.
The chili powder apparently can become contaminated with lead during manufacturing, FDA said.
Also, FDA cautioned against tamarind, a popular Mexican candy item sometimes mixed with chili. It also can become contaminated with lead if it is sold in poorly made glazed ceramic vessels that can leach lead.
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