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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

The Candy Basket Jelly Sticks Recalled for Undeclared Dyes and Preservatives

Agency Publication Date: February 13, 2025
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Summary

The Candy Basket Inc has recalled 516 boxes of various Jelly Sticks because they contain food dyes and preservatives that are not listed on the product labels. The recalled candies were sold in bulk 4-lb. boxes or individually from bulk chocolate display cases in candy stores without any ingredient labeling. This recall affects orange, lemon, marionberry, and raspberry jelly sticks covered in milk, dark, or white chocolate that were sold in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Risk

Consumers who have sensitivities or allergies to food dyes (such as Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Red #3, Red #40, or Blue #1) or preservatives (including Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, or Propylene Glycol) may experience adverse reactions if they consume these products. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Orange, Lemon, Marionberry, and Raspberry Jelly Sticks sold under The Candy Basket Inc brand in bulk 4-lb. boxes or individually from bulk chocolate cases in candy stores.
  2. Identify the affected products by checking for item numbers CB741-M, CB741-D, CB750-D, CB750-W, CB745-M, CB745-D, CB747-M, and CB747-D with lot numbers up to 025014.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact The Candy Basket Inc for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

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: Orange Jelly Sticks MILK (4 lbs.)
Variants: Milk Chocolate
Item Code:
CB741-M
Lot Numbers:
025014

Includes all lots up to 025014. Sold in bulk cases without labeling.

Product: Orange Jelly Sticks DARK (4 lbs.)
Variants: Dark Chocolate
Item Code:
CB741-D
Lot Numbers:
025014

Includes all lots up to 025014. Sold in bulk cases without labeling.

Product: Lemon Jelly Sticks DARK (4 lbs.)
Variants: Dark Chocolate
Item Code:
CB750-D
Lot Numbers:
025014

Includes all lots up to 025014. Sold in bulk cases without labeling.

Product: Lemon Jelly Sticks WHITE (4 lbs.)
Variants: White Chocolate
Item Code:
CB750-W
Lot Numbers:
025014

Includes all lots up to 025014. Sold in bulk cases without labeling.

Product: Marionberry Jelly Sticks MILK (4 lbs.)
Variants: Milk Chocolate
Item Code:
CB745-M
Lot Numbers:
025014

Includes all lots up to 025014. Sold in bulk cases without labeling.

Product: Marionberry Jelly Sticks DARK (4 lbs.)
Variants: Dark Chocolate
Item Code:
CB745-D
Lot Numbers:
025014

Includes all lots up to 025014. Sold in bulk cases without labeling.

Product: Raspberry Jelly Sticks MILK (4 lbs.)
Variants: Milk Chocolate
Item Code:
CB747-M
Lot Numbers:
025014

Includes all lots up to 025014. Sold in bulk cases without labeling.

Product: Raspberry Jelly Sticks DARK (4 lbs.)
Variants: Dark Chocolate
Item Code:
CB747-D
Lot Numbers:
025014

Includes all lots up to 025014. Sold in bulk cases without labeling.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96157
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: The Candy Basket Inc
Sold By: Candy stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 8 products (516/4lb. boxes total)
Distributed To: California, Oregon, Washington

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