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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Jolly Rancher Hard Candies Recalled for Undeclared Soy Lecithin

Agency Publication Date: December 12, 2019
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Summary

Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks, Inc. is recalling 9,275 cases of Jolly Rancher hard candies because they contain soy lecithin, an allergen not properly declared on the packaging. The recall affects 2 oz and 4.5 oz plastic bags distributed nationwide and in Canada. Consumers with a soy allergy should not eat these candies as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

Risk

The product contains soy lecithin which was not declared on the ingredient label. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Jolly Rancher hard candies in 2 oz or 4.5 oz plastic bags with 'Best by' dates between 01 NOV 2019 and 01 JAN 2021.
  2. For the 4.5 oz bags, verify if the UPC code is 7 09972 80101 0.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer 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: Jolly Rancher Hard Candies (2 oz and 4.5 oz)
Variants: 2 oz, 4.5 oz
UPC Codes:
709972801010
Date Ranges: Best by: 01 NOV 2019 through Best by: 01 JAN 2021

Individually wrapped in flexible plastic wrap and packaged in a plastic bag. Quantity: 2076 cases (12/2 oz. packages per case) and 7199 cases (6/4.5 oz. packages per case).

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84420
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks, Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2076 cases (12/2 oz. packages per case) and 7199 cases (6/4.5 oz. packages per case)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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