Is Toxic Waste brand Nuclear Sludge Cherry Chew Bar, Net wt. 0.7 oz (20 g), 0.3 oz (8 g) package. Imported from Pakistan. Product is an ultra sour taffy-like candy bar. Described as "hazardously" sour candy. recalled?

Medium RiskFDA Food

Circle City Marketing & Distribu: A recent test performed by the California Department of Public Health has indicated that a lot (#8288A) of the Toxic Waste brand Nuclear Sludge Cherry Chew Bar contains elevated levels of lead (0.24 parts per million; the U.S. FDA tolerance is 0.1 ppm) that potentially could cause health problems, particularly for infants, small children, and pregnant women. Out of an abundance of caution, the

Agency Publication Date: April 4, 2011

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 57664

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Circle City Marketing & Distribu

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 3,575,229 - 0.7 oz bars total (all flavors); 20,748 - 30 unit bags; 5,490 - 80 unit bags; and 18,392 - 120 unit bags. Bags are 0.3 oz bars, mxd flvr

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