The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has warned people not to eat Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo candy and the gum which is included as part of Dulces Yosi MEGAPACK imported from Mexico. Tests by CDPH found levels of lead that could cause health problems.

Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo is a fruit pulp candy coated with a brownish-red colored salt and chili powder and comes in a clear plastic bag containing ten 50 grams individual candies. The net weight of the bag is 500 grams. The word “Chacatrozo” is at the top and bottom of the bag in white print outlined in blue. The front of the bag has a white circle with a picture of a red locomotive. The words “Chaca Chaca” are printed in yellow across the locomotive.

Dulces Yosi MEGAPACK comes in a clear plastic bag that contains colored toys. Some of the toys contain multi-colored pieces of bubble gum. The package is about 17 inches long by 11-1/2 inches wide and has a colorful label which says MEGAPACK in yellow with a pinkish border, and contains 48 pieces.

Eating candy or chewing gum that contains lead is harmful to infants, young children and pregnant women. Lead poisoning can make it hard for children to learn, pay attention, and behave. People

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who have the candy or gum should discard them. Pregnant women and parents of children who have eaten this candy should talk to their doctor to see if they need lead testing.

For more information about lead poisoning, people can contact their local childhood lead poisoning prevention program. People who find the gum and candy for sale should call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at 1-800-495-3232.