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javasaurus ([personal profile] javasaurus) wrote2008-10-31 12:07 pm

Melamine in candy

It's probably not an issue for M&Ms and Snickers, but be careful of any candy made in China. Cadburry recently issued a recall on candy made in China due to the presense of melamine, a substance which can be fatal in sufficient quantities. Here's more info:

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[identity profile] javasaurus.livejournal.com 2008-11-01 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
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Based on this article, it seems most of the problem chocolate was not in the US, but other reports were more confused on the matter.