The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1249-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

ELITE Bazooka Tutti Frutti Gum Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

ELITE Bazooka Tutti Frutti Flavored Gum is being recalled nationwide due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects all production lots distributed in the United States.

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: This recall qualifies for Critical (5) severity under the rubric because it is FDA Class I, indicating a serious health hazard with reasonable probability of serious adverse consequences. The contamination involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

ELITE Bazooka Tutti Frutti Flavored Gum, a chewing gum product (UPC 815871010504), is being recalled by the FDA.

The recall was initiated due to potential contamination with Salmonella, a pathogenic bacterium associated with serious foodborne illness.

The recall applies to all production lots of this product distributed nationwide throughout the United States.

Consumers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it.

The recalled product

Product
ELITE BAZOOKA TUTTI FRUITI FLAVORED GUM UPC:815871010504 NET WT. 0.99 (28 g)
Manufacturer
ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD
Category
Food — Chewing Gum
Hazard
  • salmonella

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)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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