Ferrara Candy Company
Ferrara Candy Faces Arsenic Lawsuit Over NERDS, Laffy Taffy, Sweet Tarts
A proposed class action claims Ferrara Candy sold popular kids' candies containing arsenic levels far above recommended limits. Buyers of the named products may want to watch this case.
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Who may qualify?
Eligibility depends on the dates, products, locations, and other terms listed for this claim. Review any criteria below and the official terms before deciding whether it may apply to you.
- You purchased one or more Ferrara Candy products listed in the lawsuit (including Black Forest Gummy Bears, Laffy Taffy, NERDS, Sweet Tarts, Sweet Tarts Ropes, or Trolli gummy candies).
- You purchased the product for personal, family, or household use and not for resale.
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What this settlement is about
A new proposed nationwide class action, brought by plaintiff Christina Anstett, accuses Ferrara Candy Company of selling several well-known candies with arsenic levels far exceeding recommended annual consumption limits for children. The products named in the complaint include specific Black Forest Gummy Bears, Laffy Taffy, NERDS, Sweet Tarts, Sweet Tarts Ropes and Trolli gummy candies. The allegations stem from testing conducted by the State of Florida, which the lawsuit says revealed the elevated arsenic content. According to the complaint, Ferrara failed to ensure its products were safe, did not adequately monitor or eliminate toxic contaminants, and did not disclose the presence or risk of arsenic—despite marketing these candies to children. The case is still in its early stages, with no settlement yet reached.
