Chinese Candy Sold In Georgia Recalled
White Rabbit Candy Tests Positive For Melamine
Posted: 8:30 am EDT September 30, 2008Updated: 10:01 am EDT September 30, 2008
ATLANTA -- A Chinese candy sold in Georgia was recalled Monday after tests found some samples were contaminated.White Rabbit Creamy Candy contains dangerous levels of the toxin melamine, Suanne Buggy of the California health department confirmed Monday.The candy, distributed by Queensway Foods Company Inc. of Burlingame, Calif., is sold in Georgia, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.The California Department of Public Health conducted tests confirming a level of melamine in the candy, which, according to Buggy, was "unacceptably high."There have been no U.S. reports of illness connected to White Rabbit Candy, according to representatives of federal, state and local agencies.White Rabbit Creamy Candy is sold in 8 or 16 oz packages. All other flavors of White Rabbit Candy, including assorted (chocolate, coconut, and coffee), Red Bean, Coffee, Corn, Lychee, Mango and Strawberry are sold in 7 oz. packages. All packaging has a white rabbit logo on the front with the words "White Rabbit.”"Sanitarians will be checking all retail and wholesale food establishments for any of the recalled products," said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin.Consumers who have purchased White Rabbit Candy are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard it. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (650) 697-6633.
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