The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0348-2023·Announced 2023-02-15

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

Mondelez is recalling Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Jelly Beans due to undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5, an allergen that could harm consumers with sensitivities to this dye.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II FDA recall involving undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5, a common allergen. No illnesses or hospitalizations are reported in the source text. The recall meets the 'High' severity criterion for allergen mislabeling on a known allergen without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Mondelez Global Llc is recalling Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Jelly Beans (3 oz / 368g, UPC 0 70462 00719 0) distributed in cases of 24 bags. The product contains FD&C Yellow No. 5, a food colorant, but this ingredient is not declared on the label.

FD&C Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine) is a known allergen that can trigger reactions in individuals sensitive to this dye. Consumers with sensitivities to this colorant cannot identify the product as unsafe for consumption because the ingredient is not disclosed on the packaging.

Affected product was distributed to 81 consignees including retailers, wholesalers, and military facilities nationwide. Best buy dates range from June 23, 2023 through July 13, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it if they have a known sensitivity to FD&C Yellow No. 5. Anyone concerned about possible exposure should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Jelly Beans Net Wt.3 OZ (368g) UPC: 0 70462 00719 0 24 bags per case
Manufacturer
Mondelez Global Llc
Category
Food — Candy
Hazard
  • undeclared-allergen
  • allergen-yellow-5

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)

  • Best buy dates 23JUN2023 through 13JUL2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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