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A recently published study by the organization Healthy Florida First has raised concerns about the presence of arsenic in some of the most popular candies on the market.
According to the study, 48 different products were tested, of which 28 were found to contain what the authors describe as toxic levels of arsenic.
Among the products mentioned as being affected by abnormal levels of this heavy metal are well-known brands such as: Kit Kat, Snickers, Original Skittles, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids and Tootsie Roll.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), arsenic can be found in foods due to the soil where the raw materials are grown or the processing processes. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that long-term exposure to arsenic may be linked to serious health risks, including certain types of cancer, skin problems, heart disease, and neurological effects on fetuses in the case of pregnant women.
On the other hand, the National Confectionery Association (NCA) has disputed the study's conclusions, calling them "erroneous".
"Chocolate and caramel are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as sweets, as they have been for centuries," the NCA statement said.
The debate over the study's findings continues, while relevant authorities are expected to review the published data.
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