Candy Dynamics recalls certain lot of Toxic Waste Short Circuits Bubble Gum

Candy Dynamics, an Indiana-based organization, has recalled Toxic Waste Short Circuits Bubble Gum, imported from Pakistan, as a recent test performed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has indicated that the product contains elevated levels of lead that potentially could cause health problems, particularly for infants, small children, and pregnant women.

According to FDA, the product contains 0.189 parts per million; while agency’s stipulated tolerance is 0.1 ppm.

The product is identified as: Toxic Waste Short Circuits Bubble Gum, (UPC 0 89894 31001 3), 3.2oz (90gm) size, Lot #15070SC12, located along the left side of the bag. The product was distributed from 4 January 2011 until 18 March 2011.

No other Toxic Waste brand product or Short Circuits Bubble Gum, besides Lot #15070SC12 is affected by this recall. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recalled Short Circuits Bubble Gum product was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.

The product was also distributed in limited quantities into Canada and Switzerland. The company will continue to sell Short Circuits Bubble Gum products in the US.