Posted on 08/24/2012 5:00:12 AM PDT by Daffynition
In case you needed more reason not to eat the worst candy in existence, a recent batch of black Red Vines licorice from Union City, Calif. has just been found to contain dangerous amounts of lead.
According to a recall issued yesterday, all one-pound bags of black Red Vines labeled Best Before 020413″ should not be eaten and can be returned to their place of purchase for a full refund, after health officials found the batch to contain up to 13.2 micrograms of lead, or more than twice the state-recommended safe amount.
I also hate Circus peanuts.
Licorice real black licorice, not the phony licorice-flavored stuff flavored with anise oil causes a drop in potassium levels. It may also mimic the activity of the female sex hormone estrogen.
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