Horsham District Council has been made aware of confectionary products on sale nationwide containing mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons, which is a prohibited ingredient in the UK as it can increase the risk of cancer if consumed in high quantities over a prolonged period.
The affected products are branded as Jolly Rancher and cover all flavours and batches of their Hand Candy, ‘Misfit’ Gummies, Hand Candy Fruity 2 in 1, Berry Gummies, Filled Pops and Freeze-Dried Candy product lines.
Officers from the Environmental Health team have undertaken visits across the Horsham District and where affected products have been found, taken steps to remove them from the market. If any businesses still have of the confectionary, then it must not be sold and must be taken off shelves.
Although the risk of illness resulting from consumption of the products is low, members of the public are advised to not consume any of them and simply dispose of the sweets.
For further information please contact the Council’s Environmental Health & Licensing team by emailing ehl@horsham.gov.uk