Ferrara Candy Company
Updated Jul 26, 2026
NERDS and Laffy Taffy Arsenic Lawsuit
Ferrara faces claims that certain NERDS, Laffy Taffy and SweeTARTS candies contained arsenic above recommended limits. No settlement exists.
Key facts
- Claim deadline
- TBD
- Potential payment
- Payment varies
- Proof requirement
- TBD
- Status
- Upcoming
Eligibility
Who may qualify?
Check the covered dates, products, locations, and other official terms before you file.
- You purchased one or more Ferrara Candy products listed in the lawsuit (including Black Forest Gummy Bears, Laffy Taffy, NERDS, Sweet Tarts, Sweet Tarts Ropes, or Trolli gummy candies).
- You purchased the product for personal, family, or household use and not for resale.
Case overview
What this settlement is about
A new proposed nationwide class action, brought by plaintiff Christina Anstett, accuses Ferrara Candy Company of selling several well-known candies with arsenic levels far exceeding recommended annual consumption limits for children. The products named in the complaint include specific Black Forest Gummy Bears, Laffy Taffy, NERDS, Sweet Tarts, Sweet Tarts Ropes and Trolli gummy candies. The allegations stem from testing conducted by the State of Florida, which the lawsuit says revealed the elevated arsenic content. According to the complaint, Ferrara failed to ensure its products were safe, did not adequately monitor or eliminate toxic contaminants, and did not disclose the presence or risk of arsenic—despite marketing these candies to children. The case is still in its early stages, with no settlement yet reached.
