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First Toxic Toys, Now It's Lead Laced Lollipops


September 10, 2007
Topic: Recalled Products

For California parents who've recently spent many anxious days rummaging through their children's toy chests to check if they have been playing with lead coated cars and dolls, there's more alarming news on the way. Turns out the lollipops their children suck aren't safe either. California health officials have issued a warning to consumers to avoid certain Mexican candies that have been found to have high levels of lead.

According to the Orange County Register, the warning is specifically directed against Jovy Shaiky pop tamarind hard candy lollipops and Indy Cerillos Spicy and Sour watermelon flavored lollipops. What's astounding here is not just that increased levels of lead have been found in these branded candies. As a nation we've only recently been though a crash course in the effects of lead posoining thanks to the Mattel toy recalls. The incredible truth is that the Orange County Register in a series of investigations had exposed the fact that California state and federal regulating authorities had long been aware that at least 112 brands of candies, most of them made in Mexico, included these high levels of lead, but chose to keep that information away from the public and health authorities.

This recent announcement is by no means the first. In recent days, California health officials have also issued warnings for Barrilito, Miguelito, and De La Rosa Pulparindo candies.

Lead poisoning is harmful to all but has especially adverse effects on babies, young children and pregnant women. Doctors have advised pregnant women who might have consumed the candy to get tested for lead poisoning.

If you or your children have consumed these lead laced candies, please get in touch with your physician immediately and get tested for lead poisoning. If you believe you or your children have been seriously injured due to lead ingestion from a product you purchased, consult the personal injury attorneys at The Reeves Law Group.


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