Is eating candle wax harmful?

You'll be fine. Your body is basically going to ignore it. It can't digest it, but it won't do anything dangerous. read more

Most candle wax is paraffin, which is also used as an additive in and on various foods. The additives in the candle wax may be toxic because candle manufacturers do not have the same health considerations that food manufacturers do. eating large quantities may cause intestinal blockage. read more

I was eating dinner with scented candles at the table. I blew out the candles and some of the wax must've flown onto the food. I took a bite and realized I had candle wax in my mouth and I had swallowed a piece of it. read more