California AG Files Lawsuit Over Lead-Tainted Candies
On Tuesday, state Attorney General Kamala Harris (D) filed a lawsuit alleging that several local and national food retailers are selling lead-tainted candies in violation of a state law requiring warning labels on products that contain harmful chemicals. If the retailers and manufacturers are found to be at fault, they could face daily fines of up to $2,500 for each violation.
- "Calif. Sues Over Lead in Ginger, Plum Candies" (Dearen, AP/Sacramento Bee, 5/1).