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.
Child
Safe Consumption Limit, Per Year (approximate)
Adult
Safe Consumption Limit, Per Year (approximate)
16 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
40 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
Organic Black Forest Gummy Bears*
4 pieces
(if 1 piece is 8.8 grams)
9 ⅗ pieces
(if 1 piece is 8.8 grams)
96 pieces
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
240 single pieces
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
96 pieces
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
240 single pieces
(if 1 piece is 0.5 grams)
24 pieces
(if 1 piece is 2 grams)
60 pieces
(if 1 piece is 2 grams)
48 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
120 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
3 ropes
(if 1 rope is 12.5 grams)
7 ½ ropes
(if 1 rope is 12.5 grams)
Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers
12 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.8 grams)
30 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.8 grams)
Hershey’s Cookies ’N’ Creme
1 ⅕ bars
(if 1 bar is 43 grams)
3 bars
(if 1 bar is 43 grams)
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Sour Apple
6 pieces
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
15 pieces
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Strawberry
6 pieces
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
15 pieces
(if 1 piece is 8 grams)
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
4 pieces
(if 1 piece is 11 grams)
9 ⅗ pieces
(if 1 piece is 11 grams)
8 pieces
(if 1 piece is 5.8 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 5.8 grams)
18 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
45 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3 grams)
2 ⅖ pieces
(if 1 piece is 17 grams)
6 pieces
(if 1 piece is 17 grams)
2 ⅖ pieces
(if 1 piece is 5.7 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 5.7 grams)
2 ⅖ of pieces
(if 1 piece is 9 grams)
6 pieces
(if 1 piece is 9 grams)
48 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.04 grams)
120 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.04 grams)
36 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
90 pieces
(if 1 piece is 1.25 grams)
18 pieces
(if 1 piece is 2.5 grams)
45 pieces
(if 1 piece is 2.5 grams)
Sour Patch Kids Watermelon
12 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.6 grams)
30 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.6 grams)
8 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6 grams)
12 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.7 grams)
30 pieces
(if 1 piece is 3.7 grams)
8 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
8 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 6.6 grams)
8 pieces
(if 1 piece is 7 grams)
20 pieces
(if 1 piece is 7 grams)
Organic Bunny Fruit Flavored Snacks Berry Patch*
1 bag
(if 1 bag is 45 grams)
2 ⅖ bags
(if 1 bag is 45 grams)
1 bag
(if 1 bag is 50 grams)
2 ⅖ bags
(if 1 bag is 50 grams)
UNREAL Dark Chocolate Caramel Peanut Nougat Bar*
UNREAL Dark Chocolate Coconut Bar*
UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup*
Yum Earth Organic Chewys*
Yum Earth Choco Yums Chocolate Candies*
Yum Earth Organic Giggles*
Yum Earth Organic Lollipops*
* Indicated candy marketed as a healthier option.
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