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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
- Affected units
- 14,611
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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