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Healthy Florida First Initiative

The Florida Department of Health's initiative to test candy products for arsenic.

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Feb 7, 2026

Which peer-reviewed studies address arsenic levels in confectionery and how do they compare to Florida’s screening benchmarks?

The available reporting does not identify any peer‑reviewed scientific studies that specifically quantify ; coverage centers on the Department of Health’s own testing and industry rebuttals rather tha...

Feb 4, 2026

What type of candies tested positive for arsenic levels?

health officials reported that testing found in 28 of 46 candy products they analyzed, and the state has published a list naming popular types and brands that tested positive, including gummy candies ...

Feb 4, 2026

Arsenic in candy Florida?

’s testing found arsenic in 28 of 46 candy products sampled, prompting state-calculated “safe” annual consumption limits and headlines about popular brands such as Twizzlers, Nerds and Jolly Ranchers ...

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