The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat Ginger Candy imported from Vietnam after tests by public health officials found that the products contain high lead content. If you have this candy, discard it immediately.
The candy contains as much as 0.12 parts ppm (parts per million) of lead. This concentration could provide up to 10.21 micrograms of lead per serving. Children under the age of six should not eat more than 6.0 micrograms of lead per day from all food sources.
The candy is imported and distributed by Evershing International Trading of San Jose. The Ginger Candy is sold in a 12-ounce clear plastic container. A white label with red lettering is on the lid, and the name “Ginger Candy” appears in the center of the label. The product is pieces of dehydrated ginger coated in sugar.
Pregnant woman and parents of children who may have eaten this candy should conduct their health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed. If you find this candy for sale, call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at 1-800-495-3232.
