53/100

Food

Imported Candy (Lead)

Moderate burden — Imported Candy (Lead) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

Certain imported tamarind, chili or clay-based sweets.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
6
Everyday exposure
2
Persistence
5

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 53 places imported candy (lead) in the Moderate band. The chemical-hazard rating is what drives the score down. California and the FDA have documented lead in some imported candies, traced to chili powder, tamarind and the ink or ceramic of the wrapper. Children are most vulnerable; choosing regulated brands avoids the risk.

Cleaner swap → Reputable domestic brands; avoid candies in unlabeled or ceramic wrappers.
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Frequently asked questions

Is imported candy (lead) a toxic exposure?

Imported Candy (Lead) has a Detox Score of 53 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. California and the FDA have documented lead in some imported candies, traced to chili powder, tamarind and the ink or ceramic of the wrapper. Children are most vulnerable; choosing regulated brands avoids the risk.

What is a safer alternative to imported candy (lead)?

A lower-exposure swap for imported candy (lead) is: Reputable domestic brands; avoid candies in unlabeled or ceramic wrappers. California and the FDA have documented lead in some imported candies, traced to chili powder, tamarind and the ink or ceramic of the wrapper. Children are most vulnerable; choosing regulated brands avoids the risk.

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