Monday, May 16, 2022

RECALL - Select Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers Gummy Candies due to physical hazard

Select Gummy Candies Recalled

Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC announced a recall of specific varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies due to the potential presence of a thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. 

Product Description:
The products subject to this recall in the U.S. include selected varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies described in the table located here: Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies Due to Potential Presence of Thin Metal Strand Embedded in Gummies or Loose in the Bag | FDA

Product Distribution
Products were manufactured by a third party and distributed in the United States, Canada and Mexico. We do not have specific distribution information for Washington at this time. 

Associated Illnesses
There have been no reports of illness due to consumption of the recalled products.

Additional Information
For additional information and product photos, see the company announcement on the FDA website at: Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies Due to Potential Presence of Thin Metal Strand Embedded in Gummies or Loose in the Bag | FDA

Consumer Guidance
Consumers should dispose of the recalled product and not consume it. Consumers with questions can contact the company by calling 1-800-651-2564 or by visiting https://www.mars.com/contact-us

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