Sugar, spice, and everything nice—they say sweet things could pick you up when
you’re a bad mood. But while some sweets can give you that much needed sugar rush,
others might leave you Candy Crushed in the worst way possible!
Sweet tooths, beware of these 9 Banned Candies You Can Eat at Your Own Risk!
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will definitely leave a sour taste in your mouth. Violet: You made soup I can feel it running
down my throat! Willy: Spit it out!
#9: Kinder Surprise Eggs Surprise! If you’re from
outside of the US, then you can easily get your hands on one of these kiddie treats.
But sorry fellow Americans, these confections with a surprise center are banned Stateside.
You might be wondering why an innocent kiddie treat that has sold over 30 billion
units worldwide is considered illegal in the US. Well, the FDA prohibits the sale of any
confection that has a non-nutritive object such as a toy or trinket embedded in it,
which can be a choking hazard. Ben: Come on, come on…
In fact, in 2012, two Seattle men traveling back from Vancouver were held by border police because
they were carrying 6 Kinder Surprise Eggs! Man: They said, “Are you aware that Kinder eggs
are illegal in the United States? It carries a 2,500 fine per egg and I actually laughed.
However, the FDA does allow Kinder Joy eggs with toys that are not encased within the chocolate.
Sweet! Keep watching
because our number one pick could make you tootsie roll-over in pain! Would you dare take a bite?
#8: Road Kill Gummi Candy Gummy candies are some
of the most popular sweet treats among children— even adults! Plus,
it doesn’t hurt that they come in different shapes and designs! From teddy bears and multi-colored
worms… to dead animals! Wait, what? Blade: You gotta be kidding me.
Oh yeah, candy brand Trolli which is owned Kraft Foods actually went there
and made gummies that looked like squished animals, complete with skid marks! So in 2005,
the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals wanted to hit the brakes on
the Road Kill variant saying it could encourage animal cruelty and send the wrong message to
children. Because of the uproar, the production of Road Kill Gummies came to a screeching halt.
#7: Lollipipe The Lollipipe is actually a confection
that’s intended for adults, and it’s easy to see why. It could function as an actual smoking pipe!
This stoner’s delight even came in different flavors, and was sold at around 3 bucks back in
2011. Since these R-rated treats are novelty toys for adults, there’s an age limit for who can
purchase them. However, some stores displayed it on the counter, easily accessible to young kids.
While weed lovers were having a field day, the parents weren’t too thrilled.
They say that Lollipipes could introduce drug usage to children
and send them a harmful message that these illegal substances are just like any harmless candy.
Cannabis an amen? Rupaul: Can I get an amen?
#6: Candy Cigarettes Remember this scene
from Community? Woman: I know that!
Why, it’s an edible cigarette!
These Candy cigarettes were all the rage among try-hard kids who wanna look badass
back in the day. But their desperate attempt at looking “too cool for school”
went up in smoke when the FDA issued a ban on flavored cigarettes in 2009.
Although the ban didn’t include candy cigarettes per se, it influenced big box stores to take these
nicotine-free sweets off their shelves. This decision was driven by a 2007 study
that shows the link between kids consuming candy cigarettes and smoking in adulthood.
The research showed that 22% of smokers had used candy cigarettes when they were kids!
Countries like Finland, Ireland, Norway, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have also banned these
cigarette-looking candies. But just in case you’re wondering how they actually taste like…
Man: It has literally no taste. This has no flavor at all!
#5: Hippy Sippy In 1968, American candy importer
R. J. Albert and Sons brought this Japanese-made candy called Hippy Sippy to US shores.
These groovy candies are small chocolate pellets packed inside a plastic bottle
that resembles a syringe. The multi-colored chocolates represent uppers and downers and
are sipped using a plastic hypodermic needle attached to that syringe. With every bottle,
you also get a metal pin that says stuff like “I’ll try anything” or “sock it to me, baby.”
What made this candy controversial is that it allegedly promoted the hippie
drug culture back in the ‘60s. Woman: Make love, not war.
Man: I prefer to do both. The product sparked controversies and outrage, but
the candy company claimed that it’s nothing but an innocent novelty item. However, this stance didn’t
stand a chance against the negative feedback, and the FDA recalled the Hippy Sippy in 1969.
#4: Smarties
Not to be confused with Nestle’s chocolate Smarties that are sold outside the US,
the Smarties I’m talking about are tablet candies made by the Smarties Candy Company. So what’s so
dangerous about these colorful sugar tablets, you ask? Well, blame it on these smarty-pants who’ve
seen one too many Hangover movies. Kid: Please god help me.
In recent years, more and more kids are consuming Smarties not by chewing, but by
snorting! In fact, in 2019, a school principal from Northern Hills Middle School in Michigan,
issued a ban on Smarties in her school, because students were reported to snort them.
And it’s not just in Michigan. The same incident has been reported in Alabama,
Colorado, and Arizona! Ugh, kids these days. VO: Teenagers, and even young kids crushing
Smarties, lining it up and snorting it. In the basement, in the bedroom, even in class.
Despite being made mostly of sugar, inhaling Smarties isn’t a smart idea,
not by a long shot. It doesn’t even give you a sugar high!
Man: Causing injuries to the lungs,
asthma attacks, or more significant problems like pneumonias, infections.
And if that’s not enough to scare you, several articles also warn that snorting Smarties can
cause nasal maggots. Yuck! #3: Lucas Muecas
There’s this candy from Mexico called Lucas Muecas that had Latina moms worried for their kids.
Mom: You want me to call the bogeyman? I will call him.
These Mexican candies are in powdered form and are shaken into the mouth through a shaker container.
However, there have been claims that some kids shake the powder onto a table,
line up, and then sniff it—similar to how drugs like cocaine are taken.
But the company behind the candy was not shaken by these claims. They said
that this controversy is merely because of wrong product usage.
Lucas Muecas is supposed to be sprinkled on fruits or lollipops to enhance the taste.
However, this is not the real reason why Lucas Muecas candies were banned in California in 2006.
It was discovered that these candies, along with other Latin sweets, contain lead that’s
twice the allowed amount. Consuming high levels of lead can cause stunted growth among children,
and could damage the kidneys and the brain! That’s certainly no es bueno.
#2: Toxic Waste Nuclear Sludge Blackpink: Sour candy, yeah yeah yeah…
I bet even Blackpink can’t handle this kind of sour candy!
The Toxic Waste Nuclear Sludge Chew Bars might get its name from its extremely sour taste…
Kid: Oh, that is super sour!
But health officials claim that the “toxic” in its name might be more than just a tongue-in-cheek
pun. In 2011, the California Department of Public Health detected lead content of 0.31 parts per
million inside the ultra-sour candy. This is more than twice the amount that the FDA allows!
Although no one has been reported to get sick because of this, the high lead content
could put small children, infants, and even pregnant women at risk.
After introducing it to the market in 2007, US distributor Candy Dynamics recalled the candies
in 2011 and stopped selling them altogether. Although they distributed it to the US market,
these particular candies were manufactured in Pakistan,
a country that is notorious for its lax safety and health standards.
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notifications in your app’s settings! #1: Haribo Sugar-Free Gummy Bears
Gummy bear fans need not worry. All the other Haribo Gummy Bears are not really harmful,
but these sugar-free ones are. And it’s all because of this one ingredient.
Instead of sugar, these Sugar-Free Gummy Bears contain a sugar substitute called
lycasin. Although this hydrogenated syrup is clinically tested safe to eat, its main
component could mess up your digestive system. Lycasin has the sugar alcohol called maltitol,
which is not fully digestible and could ferment in your gut. When consumed in excess, it could lead
to a couple of side effects like diarrhea, loose stools, and increased flatulence. So basically,
it acts like a super laxative! Here’s one not-so-glowing
review of these gummies from Amazon! Woman: When the rumbling started, I sprinted
down the hallway and made it to the bathroom just in time for the four horseman of the Apocalypse
to stampede from my backside, laying waste to my home septic system and my will to live.
Whoa, these reviewers do have some interesting choice of words, I’ll give ‘em that!
Due to the media frenzy and the 1-star reviews, Haribo discontinued the product in 2014.
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