Wednesday, January 16

 
FDA Warns About Asian Jelly Candies

Dangerous candy? Yes, according to the FDA, which has banned importation of candies made in Asia and sold under names such as Jelly Yum and Fruit Poppers, small, brightly colored gel candies that come in small plastic cups and often have a bit of fruit embedded in them. The fruit doesn't dissolve, and the gel is so sticky that rescue workers can't get it out of the throats of choking children. Some labels say they aren't for children under either age 6 or age 3, but others have no such warnings. Six children have died from choking in the U.S. Grocery stores have pulled them off shelves, but they continue to be sold, especially in Asian food markets. The FDA banned the importation in October.
posted by Unknown 12:01 PM