Airheads Mini Bars Recalled Due to Blood Observed on Packaging Equipment
Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc is recalling Airheads Mini Bars because blood was observed on packaging equipment. The recall covers 4,147 cases distributed nationwide.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a potential contamination issue (blood on equipment) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc is voluntarily recalling 4,147 cases of Airheads Mini Bars in 12oz bags of assorted flavors. The product is packaged in cardboard cartons containing 12 bags each, with flavors including Cherry, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and White Mystery.
The recall was initiated because blood was observed on equipment during the packaging process. The affected product was distributed to consumers in Alabama, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Consumers can identify the affected product by checking for lot codes 100061918 and 100063678 on the cardboard cases. On the retail bags, look for codes 61918 with a Best By date of 05-02-2018, or 63678 with a Best By date of 06-06-2018. Individually wrapped candy pieces may display the code 61469. Consumers should stop consuming the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Airheads Mini Bars 12oz bags of assorted flavors. 12 - 12oz bags are included in cardboard cartons. Assorted flavors include Cherry, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and White Mystery.
- Manufacturer
- Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc
- Category
- Food — Candy
- Hazard
Distribution
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