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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers Gummies Recalled for Metal Strands

Agency Publication Date: June 23, 2022
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Summary

Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC has voluntarily recalled approximately 11,115,054 units (totaling over 3.7 million cases) of SKITTLES Gummies, STARBURST Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS Gummies. The recall was initiated because very thin metal strands may be embedded in the gummies or loose in the packaging. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date. These products were sold at retailers nationwide in various sizes and packaging, including Peg Packs and Stand Up Pouches.

Risk

Ingesting these products poses a risk of physical injury because thin metal strands may be embedded in the candy or loose in the bag. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should not consume the recalled candy.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects SKITTLES Gummies, STARBURST Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS Gummies sold in flavors including Original, Wild Berry, Sour, and Five Flavor varieties.
  2. Check the back of the package for the 10-digit manufacturing code. The first three digits of this code indicate if the product is part of the recall.
  3. Identify recalled Starburst and Life Savers products by checking for manufacturing codes starting with 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, or 142. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes and UPCs.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC for further instructions.
  5. For additional questions, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

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: SKITTLES Gummies
Variants: Original, Wild Berry, Sour, 2.93oz, 5.8oz, 12oz, Peg Pack, Stand up Pouch
Lot Numbers:
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
GTIN:
10022000253092
10022000253818
00022000284648
10022000253122
10022000253801
00022000284617
10022000259384
00022000284624

Code information corresponds to manufacturing code prefixes provided in distribution data.

Product: STARBURST Gummies
Variants: Original, Sours, Sour Berries, 3.5oz, 5.8oz, Share Size bag, Peg Pack
Lot Numbers:
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
GTIN:
10022000253092
10022000253818
00022000284648
10022000253122
10022000253801
00022000284617
10022000259384
00022000284624
Product: LIFE SAVERS Gummies
Variants: Five Flavor, Wild Berries, Sours, 3.22oz, 7.0oz, 180g, Peg Pack
Lot Numbers:
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
GTIN:
10022000253092
10022000253818
00022000284648
10022000253122
10022000253801
00022000284617
10022000259384
00022000284624

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 90214
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: MARS CHOCOLATE NORTH AMERICA LLC
Sold By: retailers nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (3,705,018 Cases total; 3,705,018 Cases total; 3,705,018 Cases)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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