Candy Recalled Over Elevated Levels of Lead

WASHINGTONCandy Dynamics, based in Indianapolis, is issuing a voluntary recall of all flavors of Toxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge® Chew Bars because they may contain elevated levels of lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Jan. 13.

The recall involves 0.7-ounce (20 g) packages of Toxic Waste® Nuclear Sludge® Cherry Chew Bar (UPC 0 89894 81430 6); Toxic Waste® Nuclear Sludge® Sour Apple Chew Bar (UPC 0 10684 81410 7); and Toxic Waste® Nuclear Sludge® Blue Raspberry Chew Bar (UPC 0 89894 81420 7). The candy was imported from Pakistan and distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. The recall covers all products distributed from the product's inception in 2007 through January 2011.

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