First it was worry over Mexican tomatoes carrying salmonella. Then it was a similar worry over salmonella-tainted jalapeños. Now health officials in the U.S. have issued a warning on a particular candy from south of the border:Monterey County Public Health Officials are warning consumers not to eat Huevines Confitados Sabor Chocolate candy imported from Mexico and Ego Hao Jin Bang candy imported from Malaysia. Tests by the California Department of Public Health have found levels of lead that could cause health problems.
Consumers in possession of either product should discard the candy. Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed.
Next thing you know, they’ll say that something as innocuous as Mexican vanilla is dangerous.
Image- San Jose Mercury News
Sources- The Latin Americanist, thecalifornian.com
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