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Ferrara Candy Company: Assorted Candy Heart Boxes Recalled for Undeclared Colors Red #40 and Blue #1

Agency Publication Date: March 4, 2021
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Summary

Ferrara Candy Company is recalling 3,832 cases of assorted candy Heart Boxes because the retail packaging fails to list certain ingredients, specifically the certified colors Red #40 and Blue #1. This recall affects the Heart Box assortment that includes Laffy Taffy, Nerds, and SweeTarts candies distributed nationwide. Consumers who have an allergy or sensitivity to these food dyes should not consume the product.

Risk

The product contains the certified color additives Red #40 and Blue #1 which are not declared on the outer retail packaging. People who have a sensitivity or severe allergy to these specific colors run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume these candies.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for the Ferrara Candy Company assorted candy Heart Box containing Laffy Taffy, Nerds, and SweeTarts candies.
  2. Locate the UPC code on the packaging to see if it matches 0 41420 04965 1.
  3. Verify if the product was purchased or distributed prior to February 18, 2021.
  4. If you have this product and are sensitive to food dyes like Red #40 or Blue #1, do not consume the candy.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Ferrara Candy Company for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Ferrara Candy Company assorted candy Heart Box (10 retail units per wholesale case)
Item Code:
Recall #: F-0336-2021
UPC Codes:
041420049651
Date Ranges: Distributed prior to 2/18/2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 87338
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ferrara Candy Company
Sold By: Nationwide retail
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3832 cases
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: May 6, 2021

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