Table 1
Lead concentrations (ppm) in Candy analysed in 2008 and 2018*.
| Candy Name | Arithmetic Mean (range) of 5 samples Lead Concentration (ppm) | Highest Lead Concentration (ppm) found in 1 candy piece | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2018 | 2008 | 2018 | |
| Gudupop Chile (lollipop) | 0.096 (0.059–0.157) | 0.018 (0.013–0.021) | 0.16 | 0.02 |
| Indy Marimbas (gummy) | 0.219** | 0.004 (0.002–0.006) | 0.22 | 0.01 |
| Miguelito (chili powder) | 0.047 (0.040–0.058) | 0.057 (0.031–0.096) | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Ricaleta Chamoy (lollipop) | 0.192** | 0.006 (0.004–0.008) | 0.19 | 0.01 |
| Rockaleta Diablo (lollipop) | 0.700** | 0.011 (0.009–0.015) | 0.70 | 0.01 |
| Tutsi Pop (lollipop) | 0.032 (0.005–0.129) | 0.004 (0.003–0.004) | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Pulparindo (Tamarind candy) | 0.008 (0.006–0.010) | 0.027 (0.020–0.047) | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Bubbaloo Xtreme blueberry (lollipop) | Not analyzed | 0.005 (0.002–0.011) | Not analyzed | 0.01 |
| Bubbaloo Xtreme strawberry (lollipop) | Not analyzed | 0.006 (0.004–0.008) | Not analyzed | 0.01 |
| Rockaleta Junior (lollipop) | Not analyzed | 0.030 (0.009–0.099) | Not analyzed | 0.10 |
[i] * Highlighted concentrations were ≥0.1 ppm, the US- FDA permissible lead limit.
** Only 1 candy sample analyzed in 2008.
Figure 1
Lead concentrations (ppm) and content (micrograms) per candy unit.