More candy from Mexico recalled due to elevated lead levels

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Aaron Nelsen (The Brownsville Herald)
December 22, 2007 - 10:21PM

BROWNSVILLE, TX — Concerns about lead contamination have prompted a San Antonio import company to expand its voluntary recall of Mexican candy, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Villa-Mex Imports Inc., the company responsible for importing Tarritos, has agreed to voluntarily recall the candy, but state and local officials say it could take weeks before the item is completely removed from store shelves.

Tarritos is the second brand of Mexican candy to be recalled this month after testing revealed elevated lead levels in the products.

Productos Avila S.A. manufactures Tarritos and is also responsible for Barrilito, which was recalled at the beginning of December.

“We can’t provide an exact timeline for the recall,â€