Products sold at Aldi, Sainsbury's, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have been recalled by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Jolly Rancher hard candies and gummies have been deemed unsafe by U.K. authorities due to certain hydrocarbons. (iStock) The FSA has instructed British consumers not to buy or eat the products.

A popular fruity candy has been banned in the U.K. for containing two ingredients, one which “may act as genotoxic carcinogens” ...

The recall applies to Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and the brand’s Berry Gummies, which are available for sale in Ireland.

All pack sizes, dates, and best before dates of Jolly Rancher hard candy, Misfits gummies, Hard candy fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies are affected. Dubai-chocolate warning ...

All of the Jolly Rancher products now banned in the UK contain mineral oils in their US versions. The products also lead the US hard candy market with $160million in sales every year.

The Hershey Company, who make Jolly Rancher, have withdrawn Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, Jolly Rancher ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Jolly Rancher Berry Gummies, and Jolly Rancher Hard Candy.

Jolly Ranchers, a 'hard candy' known for its intense flavour, are being all but erased from British shelves. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) warn that the sweets could be dangerous if ingested in ...