Lead contamination of imported candy wrappers

Vet Hum Toxicol. 2000 Feb;42(1):41-2.

Abstract

Lead toxicity in a young Hispanic woman from sucking on a terra cotta candy container led to investigating lead contamination in candy packaging materials imported from Mexico. Printed cellophane candy wrappers may present a significant risk for lead exposure.

MeSH terms

  • Candy*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Commerce
  • Consumer Product Safety
  • Female
  • Food Packaging*
  • Humans
  • Lead Poisoning / etiology*
  • Mexican Americans
  • Pregnancy
  • United States
  • United States Food and Drug Administration