martygreene
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So, I've been wondering why I can't find conjac cups in any of the asian markets anymore. I ADORE conjac cups, particularly lychee, mango, and taro flavored ones.
So, I googled and found this:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/topics/konjac.html
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Bugger all. If you follow the link, you'll find that makers have agreed to not sell conjac candies in the US. Now, the thing that gets me, is that conjac candies are just like smaller versions of jell-o cups. In fact, those little jell-o squares that you get in cafeteria salad bars are EXACTLY the same size. I don't see them making jell-o pull off the shelves because someone choked on their candy. I've eaten hundreds on conjac candies, and never even came close to choking. You'd have to give them to a very young child to have that happen, and I remember the packaging clearly stating not to give them to children under 6. Appearantly these are permanently banned in Australia. I can't tell if they are banned here in the US too. Cigarettes and alcohol get warning labels, but candy gets stopped at the ports. WTH?
So, I guess I need to look into the legality of me purchasing it online and having them shipped to me. Buying candy online seems so silly to me.
So, I googled and found this:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/topics/konjac.html
Quote:
Konjac Candy Recalls The Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings about consuming mini-cup gel candies that contain the ingredient "konjac" (also known as conjac, konnyaku, yam flour, or glucomannan). The Consumer Product Safety Commission staff and the Food and Drug Administration consider this type of candy to pose a serious choking risk, particularly to infants, children and the elderly. Local authorities have reported children's deaths from choking in the United States associated with this type of jelly candy. There have also been reports of deaths in other countries. If consumers discover these candies on store shelves, they should contact the local Food and Drug Administration office with detailed information about the candy. |
Bugger all. If you follow the link, you'll find that makers have agreed to not sell conjac candies in the US. Now, the thing that gets me, is that conjac candies are just like smaller versions of jell-o cups. In fact, those little jell-o squares that you get in cafeteria salad bars are EXACTLY the same size. I don't see them making jell-o pull off the shelves because someone choked on their candy. I've eaten hundreds on conjac candies, and never even came close to choking. You'd have to give them to a very young child to have that happen, and I remember the packaging clearly stating not to give them to children under 6. Appearantly these are permanently banned in Australia. I can't tell if they are banned here in the US too. Cigarettes and alcohol get warning labels, but candy gets stopped at the ports. WTH?
So, I guess I need to look into the legality of me purchasing it online and having them shipped to me. Buying candy online seems so silly to me.