Health officer issues warning on Mexican candy
February 07, 2008
County health officials have warned consumers not to eat Bibi Rainbow Chewing Gum, Tamanzela candies and Tarritos candies after tests found levels of lead that could cause health problems.
All of the candies are imported from Mexico, according to Dr. Hugh Stallworth, Monterey County health officer.
Stallworth said that eating lead-contaminated candy is particularly harmful to infants, young children and pregnant women.