Wacky Snacks Halloween Edition: Bug Factor Arackneggz Candy

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • October 26, 2009
Name: Bug Factor Arackneggz Candy Origin: Candy Made In USA; Toy Made in China Found at: 99-Cent-Only Store, Cypress Cost: $0.99 ]   Ingredients: Water, Invert Sugar, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Alginate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate (a...
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