Jolly Ranchers unsafe to eat

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Several US Jolly rancher sweets unsafe to eat, FSA says

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Some Jolly Ranchers products are unsafe to eat, Food Standards Agency says.

They contain chemical compounds which could damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer, FSA says.

The products pose a safety risk if consumed regularly over time but there is "no immediate cause for concern" UK businesses and consumers urged to stop buying and selling the products.

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