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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Jolly Ranchers Hit With 'Do Not Eat' Warning in U.K.
Consumers have been advised against eating a popular American candy after a health agency determined that the beloved sweet treat is "of toxicological concern." According to a report from The Independent, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom has issued a warning to consumers about an ingredient in Jolly Rancher candies – a beloved hard candy owned by the Hershey Company. The FSA warns that Jolly Rancher candies contain mineral oils, which include mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (Moah) and mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (Mosh). These chemical compounds are added to confectionery items to prevent stickiness and to create a glossy appearance, like that of the Jolly Rancher candies. However, the FSA warns that when consumed regularly over time, these mineral oils may pose health risks, especially in younger consumers. The agency warned of cancer risk and the possibility of damaged DNA. 'Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern, especially in younger age groups and where consumers eat a lot of the products or eat them regularly," the FSA warned in an alert published Wednesday, according to The Independent. 'Moah can cause damage to DNA and has the potential to increase the risk of cancer, particularly if consumed in high quantities over a prolonged period of time. Moah is a genotoxic carcinogen, therefore no exposure is without risk to human health.' The Independent reports that Hershey has been working with the FSA to remove all Jolly Rancher products from the UK market since 2024, though they continue to be imported despite these efforts. The FSA has a simple warning for anybody who has purchased Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, "Misfits" Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies: "do not eat them." 'If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them," the FSA warned. 'Instead, dispose of them at home. If you are concerned, notify your Trading Standards department or environmental health department in the local authority you purchased it. 'For consumers, don't buy them, and if you've eaten these products, there should be no immediate cause for concern, as food safety risk is low, but don't eat any more.' It's worth noting that the Food and Drug Administration in the United States has not issued a warning about any health risks associated with the candies, and they are still permitted to be sold in the United States. Still, given this information from another health agency in another country, American consumers might still be a bit wary of consuming the popular candy going forward. Jolly Ranchers Hit With 'Do Not Eat' Warning in U.K. first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 13, 2025
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
UK consumers urged not to buy ‘unsafe' American sweets amid cancer concerns
The chemical compounds in the products: mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (Moah); and mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons, (Mosh); are used in confectionary to prevent stickiness and create a glossy appearance, but do not comply with UK law. US producer, Hershey, which owns the brand, has been working with the FSA to remove all Jolly Rancher products from the UK market since 2024 – but some businesses in Britain continue to import their products, the agency added. The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, 'Misfits' Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said. A food alert published by the FSA on Wednesday said: 'Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern, especially in younger age groups and where consumers eat a lot of the products or eat them regularly. 'Moah can cause damage to DNA and has the potential to increase the risk of cancer, particularly if consumed in high quantities over a prolonged period of time. Moah is a genotoxic carcinogen, therefore no exposure is without risk to human health.' Wednesday 11 June 2025. Food Alert "For Action": To Consumers who have purchased and Food Businesses who have purchased and sold Jolly Rancher products manufactured by The Hershey Company #FoodAlert — Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) June 11, 2025 It added: 'If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. 'Instead, dispose of them at home. If you are concerned, notify your Trading Standards department or environmental health department in the local authority you purchased it. 'For consumers, don't buy them, and if you've eaten these products, there should be no immediate cause for concern, as food safety risk is low, but don't eat any more.' The agency has also urged UK retailers and food businesses to cease all imports and sales of the candy brand, and asked enforcement authorities to ensure the products are removed from the shelves. The FSA said: 'Food businesses who import these products are advised to discontinue import and distribution of products. 'Food businesses selling these products in the UK are advised to immediately stop sales, undertake product withdrawals and where there have been retail sales, to undertake product recalls. 'The Hershey Company, who is the brand owner, has taken action to remove these products from the UK market. 'We are asking enforcement authorities to make immediate contact with businesses who may have been supplied with or received the affected products, and to take action to ensure that the non-compliant and potentially unsafe products are withdrawn from the market and where sold at retail, recalled. 'We are also asking the local authorities to inform the FSA of product recall and withdrawal actions.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
UK shoppers urged not to buy these 'unsafe' American sweets amid cancer concerns
Sweets from the Jolly Rancher brand could be "unsafe" for consumers to eat amid risks they could increase the risk of cancer, according to food safety officials UK consumers are being urged not to buy a batch of a brand of "unsafe" sweets that could increase the risk of cancer, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said. A batch of sweets from the Jolly Rancher brand contain mineral oils, a food additive which can pose health risks if consumed regularly over a sustained period of time, the agency said. The chemical compounds in the products: mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (Moah); and mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons, (Mosh); are used in confectionary to prevent stickiness and create a glossy appearance, but do not comply with UK law. US producer, Hershey, which owns the brand, has been working with the FSA to remove all Jolly Rancher products from the UK market since 2024 – but some businesses in Britain continue to import their products, the agency added. The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, 'Misfits' Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said. A food alert published by the FSA on Wednesday said: 'Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern, especially in younger age groups and where consumers eat a lot of the products or eat them regularly. 'Moah can cause damage to DNA and has the potential to increase the risk of cancer, particularly if consumed in high quantities over a prolonged period of time. Moah is a genotoxic carcinogen, therefore no exposure is without risk to human health.' It added: 'If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead, dispose of them at home. If you are concerned, notify your Trading Standards department or environmental health department in the local authority you purchased it. 'For consumers, don't buy them, and if you've eaten these products, there should be no immediate cause for concern, as food safety risk is low, but don't eat any more.' The agency has also urged UK retailers and food businesses to cease all imports and sales of the candy brand, and asked enforcement authorities to ensure the products are removed from the shelves. The FSA said: 'Food businesses who import these products are advised to discontinue import and distribution of products. Food businesses selling these products in the UK are advised to immediately stop sales, undertake product withdrawals and where there have been retail sales, to undertake product recalls. 'The Hershey Company, who is the brand owner, has taken action to remove these products from the UK market. We are asking enforcement authorities to make immediate contact with businesses who may have been supplied with or received the affected products, and to take action to ensure that the non-compliant and potentially unsafe products are withdrawn from the market and where sold at retail, recalled. 'We are also asking the local authorities to inform the FSA of product recall and withdrawal actions.'
STV News
2 days ago
- Health
- STV News
'Do not eat': Jolly Rancher sweets 'unsafe' amid increased risk of cancer
UK consumers are being urged not to eat 'unsafe' Jolly Rancher sweets which could increase the risk of cancer. Candies from the Jolly Rancher brand contain mineral oils, a food additive which can pose health risks if consumed regularly over a sustained period of time, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said. The chemical compounds in the products contain mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (Moah); and mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons, (Mosh). Both are used in confectionery to prevent stickiness and create a glossy appearance, but do not comply with UK law. US producer Hershey, which owns the brand, has been working with the FSA to remove all Jolly Rancher products from the UK market since 2024. However, some businesses in the UK continue to import their products. The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, 'Misfits' Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies. The warning includes all batch codes, pack sizes, and best-before dates for the affected products. The notice affects England, Northern Ireland and Wales specifically. A spokesperson for the FSA said: 'Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern, especially in younger age groups and where consumers eat a lot of the products or eat them regularly. 'Moah can cause damage to DNA and has the potential to increase the risk of cancer, particularly if consumed in high quantities over a prolonged period of time. 'Moah is a genotoxic carcinogen, therefore no exposure is without risk to human health. 'If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. 'Instead, dispose of them at home. If you are concerned, notify your Trading Standards department or environmental health department in the local authority you purchased it. 'For consumers, don't buy them, and if you've eaten these products, there should be no immediate cause for concern, as food safety risk is low, but don't eat any more.' UK retailers and food businesses are being urged to cease all imports and sales of the candy brand, and asked enforcement authorities to ensure the products are removed from the shelves. The FSA said: 'Food businesses who import these products are advised to discontinue import and distribution of products. 'Food businesses selling these products in the UK are advised to immediately stop sales, undertake product withdrawals and where there have been retail sales, to undertake product recalls. 'The Hershey Company, which is the brand owner, has taken action to remove these products from the UK market. 'We are asking enforcement authorities to make immediate contact with businesses who may have been supplied with or received the affected products, and to take action to ensure that the non-compliant and potentially unsafe products are withdrawn from the market and where sold at retail, recalled. 'We are also asking the local authorities to inform the FSA of product recall and withdrawal actions.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Fast Company
2 days ago
- Business
- Fast Company
Boomerang CEO Aye Moah helped manage our inboxes. Now she's taking on our calendars
It's become increasingly common for people to devote two to three hours to email per day. Reducing that burden has been a 15-year mission for Aye Moah, cofounder and CEO of Boomerang. Since Gmail's early days, she and her team have helped nearly 1.5 million businesses streamline their inboxes using Boomerang's triage tools, including a popular 'pause' button for email—all to the tune of about $8 million in annual revenue. Now, the company is expanding its reach with its acquisition of GQueues, a to-do list and team task manager designed to tackle other forms of digital distraction. Moah spoke with Fast Company about managing information overload, protecting work-life boundaries as a fully remote team, and why simply processing emails differently can reduce anxiety by 10%. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
