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• Rainbow fentanyl pills that resemble candy are found in LEGO box - as DEA warns parents
  
  Fentanyl packaged like candy and placed into LEGO boxes was found in the back back of a car being driven in Manhattan. Latesha Bush, 48, from Trenton, New Jersey was arrested and charged.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 5 Oct 2022.
• M&Ms introduces first new character in more than a decade: Purple
  
  The new purple "spokescandy" is a peanut M&M who was designed to represent acceptance and inclusivity, Mars said.
  CBS News.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• White rice is just as bad for your heart as CANDY, study suggests
  
  Researchers in Iran looked at the risk of heart disease among people whose diets were high in refined grains compared to whole grains. They concluded eating lots of white rice was as bad as a sugar-loaded diet.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• Candy makers expect 5% increase in Halloween sales
  
  The nation's candy makers are expecting a 5% increase in Halloween chocolate and candy sales from last year as most Americans responding to a recent survey say they plan to celebrate the holiday.
  Washington Times.  Tuesday, 27 Sep 2022.
• Halloween retail industry predicts 'return to normal'
  
  Retailers say more Americans will dress up as witches, buy candy and go trick-or-treating next month as Halloween "returns to normal" after two years of supply chain delays and pandemic health restrictions.
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 21 Sep 2022.
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  Entrepreneur.  Tuesday, 13 Sep 2022.
• DEA warns of colorful fentanyl aimed at children
  
  The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning of colorful fentanyl pills and powder that look like candy. Officials say drug cartels are using candy colors to get young people hooked.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 30 Aug 2022.
• Historic NYC luncheonette's sweet recipe for success
  
  The Lexington Candy Shop opened in 1925 - that's almost 100 years in business here at Lex and 83rd - and last had a major overhaul in 1948.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 30 Aug 2022.
• Big Candy Bends The Knee To China Over Snickers Ad
  
  Mars Wrigley issued the apology
  Daily Caller.  Friday, 5 Aug 2022.
• Hershey warns of possible Halloween candy shortage
  
  Hershey chocolate says it won't be able to make enough candy to fully meet the Halloween deadline.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 30 Jul 2022.
• Candy Digital Looks To Innovate Nostalgia In New Baseball Hall Of Fame Partnership
  
  Candy Digital's partnership with the Baseball Hall of Fame will quickly revolutionize digital collectibles through innovation and nostalgia.
  Forbes.  Sunday, 24 Jul 2022.
• China Just Turbo-Charged Its Tech Sector. Is The Biden Admin To Blame?
  
  'Handed out export licenses like candy'
  Daily Caller.  Thursday, 21 Jul 2022.
• Skittles 'unfit for human consumption,' California lawsuit claims
  
  Skittles parent company Mars faces a lawsuit over the use of the toxin titanium dioxide in the rainbow candy.
  Los Angeles Times.  Monday, 18 Jul 2022.
• These pandemic snacking and drinking habits are here to stay, candy and booze companies say
  
  With consumers staying home amid the pandemic, many shifted to new, pricier alcohol brands and bigger bags of candy, Beam Suntory and Mars Wrigley execs said.
  CNBC.  Saturday, 16 Jul 2022.
• Police warn parents after finding rainbow-colored fentanyl
  
  California police are warning parents after discovering examples of candy- and rainbow-colored fentanyl, a dangerous drug that can be deadly at a dose of just two milligrams.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 12 Jul 2022.

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