Tell-tale signs of doing lines of Love Hearts include a sticky foam oozing from the nostrils; amusingly named drug expert Peggy Sapp is worried that it could lead to children becoming interested in illegal drugs.
Love Hearts have always been something of a controversial sweet, what with their salacious messages like "Be Mine" and "I Want U", so it's hardly surprising they're at the centre of this latest outrage.
Perhaps a campaign against irresponsible confectionary manufacturers is called for. As well as Love Hearts, here are a few others that might warrant some attention:



"Fads" used to be called "Fags", and they taught a whole generation of youngsters how to smoke. The change of name is a step in the right direction and will no doubt have pleased the anti-smoking people, not to mention the gay rights lobby. But "Fun Sticks"? What kind of message does that send out?
Surely Denmark's favourite salty chewing gum, "Spunk", is deserving of a mention here?
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