10/28/2025
Itโs that time of year again. I know yโall see the aisles & aisles of Halloween candy at the store. ๐๐ซ
We all know candy is not the best for us for many reasons but do we really know whatโs in these popular candies that makes them so detrimental to our kiddoโs immune systems?
3 of the most common additives in candy are: โฌ๏ธ
๐ป RED40
๐ tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)
๐ป butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
This ghoulish trio has repeatedly been linked to a wide range of potential health harms..
๐ท RED40- this is the most popular & widely used artificial dye in candy & food products alike. This dye has been found to often be contaminated with benzidine & other carcinogens. Both adults and children have reported an upset stomach, migraines, jitteriness, nervousness, and inability to concentrate after consuming red dye 40. The CSPI released a report that says artificial food dyes pose a high number of risks to human health, including everything from allergies to potentially cancer.
๐ท TBHQ is a food preservative (considered a CARCINOGEN) that prolongs the shelf life of candies and snacks such as Reeseโs, Pop-Tarts, Cheez-Its and more than a thousand other processed candies & foods. TBHQ harms the immune system, causes vision disruptions, nausea, vomiting, delirium, ringing in the ears & respiratory complications.
๐ท BHT, used in Rice Krispies Treats and Charms Blow Pops was deemed โsafeโ by the FDA however was proven to cause cancer in animals. It also acts as an endocrine disruptor in humans.
๐คฏ You guys, thatโs only touching 3 of the most common ingredients in candy! I didnโt even mention high fructose corn syrup, artificial dyes, sweeteners, & preservatives.
๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ Lucky for you guys, we did our research and fortunately have been able to find some healthier options for your family & your trick-or-treaters this Halloween!
Weโve added all of our top favorite candies to a list so that you can easily make the switch to much safer options! ๐ป๐๐ค๐งก
Itโs here! https://www.amazon.com/shop/rowecasaorganics/list/1H4S1K73J4VRG?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_aipsflist_aipsfrowecasaorganics_TYAGQPBXQP4G4RDGZVAQ