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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

The Candy Shop Rainbow Belts Recalled for Undeclared Wheat and Gluten

Agency Publication Date: December 21, 2023
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Summary

Island Snacks, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,900 cases of The Candy Shop Rainbow Belts (10.5 oz.) because the packaging incorrectly labels the product as gluten-free. While the label claims it is gluten-free, the ingredient list explicitly mentions modified wheat flour. This error was discovered during routine review and affects products distributed to retailers in California.

Risk

Consumers with a wheat allergy or celiac disease run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects The Candy Shop Rainbow Belts sold in 10.5 oz. (298g) packages with SKU Code 400255786276 and lot numbers 04172025, 05162025, or 06272025.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Island Snacks, Inc. for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: The Candy Shop Rainbow Belts (10.5 oz. / 298g)
Item Code:
400255786276
UPC Codes:
400255786276
Lot Numbers:
04172025
05162025
06272025

Recall #: F-0640-2024. Product incorrectly labeled as gluten-free despite containing wheat flour.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93545
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Island Snacks, Inc.
Sold By: retailers in California
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,900 cases
Distributed To: California

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