Eating Too Much Black Licorice Can Be Harmful, Says FDA

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned some adults that they should limit their daily intake of black licorice.

“If you’re 40 or older, eating 2 ounces of black licorice a day for at least two weeks could land you in the hospital with an irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia,” the FDA says.