I thought this is why American candy is so disgusting, to deter ingestion.
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An american flag on any food item should ve the biggest red flag there is.
A number of products from a brand of US sweets are "unsafe to eat" and contain ingredients which could damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned.
UK businesses and consumers are being urged to stop buying and selling the Jolly Ranchers products, owned by US company Hershey.
So, one could say, less than Jolly?
No, you're right, I'll shut up.
I despise this clickbait post title that doesn't name the company, even though the article's title names it directly.
Thank you to folks who did name it (Jolly Rancher) and had excerpts. Here's more:
The FSA says they contain chemical compounds - mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) and mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) - that are "not compliant with UK laws".
"MOAH is a genotoxic carcinogen, therefore no exposure is without risk to human health."
MOAH and MOSH are used in confectionery to prevent stickiness and create a glossy appearance.
According to the agency, The Hershey Company has been working with the UK government body to remove the affected Jolly Rancher products from the UK market since 2024, but some businesses in Britain have continued to import the products.
The article title "Some Jolly Rancher sweets unsafe to eat, FSA says " is ambiguous whether it is a contaminant affecting some batches of candies, or if it is a recipe issue. Sounds to me like it is a known concerning ingredient they intend to keep including.