Do candy bars have bug parts?

While some studies have detected small fragments of insect body parts in samples of candy bars, the FDA has established tolerance levels for these types of accidental contaminants. According to the FDA, "natural or unavoidable defects" in food are considered acceptable as long as they do not pose a health risk to consumers. These defects can include "insect fragments, mold or other fungi, rodent hairs, and the like." If you are concerned about accidental contamination from insect parts, you can closely inspect your candy bars before consuming them.