New report detects arsenic in 28 popular candies: What you need to know

Arsenic was detected in dozens of popular candies, according to a new report released this week, raising questions about how foods are evaluated for heavy metals.

The Florida Department of Health said it tested 46 candy products from 10 companies and detected arsenic in 28 of them. Officials presented the findings as part of their Healthy Florida First initiative, an effort by Gov. Ron DeSantis tied to the broader "Make America Healthy Again" agenda that began with infant formula and has...