The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1273-2013·Announced 2013-04-03

Meijer Spiced Jelly Beans Recalled for Undeclared Yellow 6

Meijer Distribution is recalling 32 oz bags of Spiced Jelly Beans because they contain undeclared Yellow # 6.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (Yellow # 6), which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling 16,320 units of 32 oz bags of Meijer Spiced Jelly Beans. The product is identified by UPC 8-86926-50931-1 and is a product of Mexico. The recall covers all lots.

The recall is being conducted because the jelly beans contain undeclared Yellow # 6. This is a food additive that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

The product was distributed to Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer, Spiced Jelly Beans, 32 oz, Product of Mexico, UPC 8-86926-50931-1.
Affected units
16,320

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)

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Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Same manufacturer · Meijer Distribution, Inc

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Same hazard · undeclared allergen

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