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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Jelly Beans Recalled for Undeclared Yellow No. 5

Agency Publication Date: February 9, 2023
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Summary

Mondelez Global Llc is recalling 14,611 cases of Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Jelly Beans (3 oz. bags) because they contain FD&C Yellow No. 5, which is not listed on the ingredient label. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this issue. The product was distributed to retailers, wholesalers, and military exchanges nationwide.

Risk

People who have a sensitivity to FD&C Yellow No. 5 may experience allergic-type reactions if they consume this product. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are 3 oz. (368g) bags of Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Jelly Beans with UPC 070462007190 and 'Best Buy' dates ranging from 23JUN2023 through 13JUL2023.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have further 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: Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Jelly Beans (3 oz.)
UPC Codes:
070462007190
Lot Numbers:
Best buy dates 23JUN2023 through 13JUL2023

24 bags per case; Recall #: F-0348-2023

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91537
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Mondelez Global Llc
Sold By: retailers; wholesalers; military
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 14,611 cases
Distributed To: Nationwide

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