The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0019-2015·Announced 2014-10-15

Mars Recalls Twix Unwrapped Bites for Undeclared Peanuts and Eggs

Mars Chocolate North America is recalling Twix Unwrapped Bites due to undeclared peanuts and eggs. The recall covers 13,560 pouches distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.

Plain-English summary

Mars Chocolate North America is recalling Twix Unwrapped Bites 7.0 oz. pouches due to undeclared peanuts and eggs. The affected product is distributed by Mars Chocolate North America, LLC, located in Hackettstown, NJ, and is identified by UPC 040000484325. The product is contained in a metallized-golden stand-up pouch package, with 5 pouches per carton and 2 cartons per case.

The recall involves 1,356 cases, totaling 13,560 stand-up pouches. The specific lot number is 421BA4GA60. The product was distributed nationwide.

Consumers with this product should check the lot number and packaging details. If the product matches the description, consumers should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Twix Unwrapped Bites 7.0 oz. distributed by Mars chocolate na, llc Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 040000484325 contained in a Metallized-golden stand up pouch (SUP) package 5 pouches per carton, 2 cartons per case

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot # 421BA4GA60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.