An alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued in April said examples of chili-containing products include lollipops coated with chili and powdery mixtures of salt, lemon flavor and chili seasoning sold as a snack item contain lead. Click here to read the FDA statement regarding lead in candy. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/news/2004/NEW01048.html

While such candies are banned from import, many slip by because they are shipped in boxes not marked as food. Meanwhile, the FDA is considering new regulatory action and recently stepped up efforts to work with the Mexican government and industry on the problem.

Warnings have also been issued that mention candy that's sold in glazed ceramic containers imported from Mexico because they contain lead.

The Orange County Register Newspaper in California conducted a six-part investigation story regarding lead in candy. This story will give you information and pictures regarding the candy found to have lead. Click here to read the Orange County Register story. http://www.ocregister.com/investigations/2004/lead/index.php

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