Mars Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers Gummies Recalled for Metal Contamination
Mars Wrigley is voluntarily recalling Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers Gummies due to potential metal strand contamination. The affected products were distributed nationwide.
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 an FDA Class II recall for potential metal contamination in food products. Metal strand contamination represents a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, which per the severity rubric qualifies for High classification.
Plain-English summary
Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC is voluntarily recalling specific varieties of Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies, and Life Savers Gummies due to the potential presence of a very thin metal strand that may be embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag.
The affected products were distributed throughout the United States in multiple package sizes and formats, including 2.93oz, 5.8oz, and 12oz containers, as well as peg packs and stand-up pouches. The total recall encompasses 3,705,018 cases.
The metal strand presents a potential choking or injury hazard if the products are consumed. This is a voluntary precautionary recall with no reported illnesses or injuries to date.
The recalled product
- Product
- SKITTLES" Gummies " Original " Wild Berry " Sour " Original 5.8oz, 2.93oz, 12oz " Wild Berry - 5.8oz, 2.93oz, 12oz " Sour 5.8oz " Original Peg Pack, Stand up Pouch " Wild Berry Peg Pack, Stand up Pouch " Sour Peg Pack
- Manufacturer
- MARS CHOCOLATE NORTH AMERICA LLC
- Category
- Food — Candy / Gummies
- Hazard
- metal-contamination
- choking
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 (6)
- STARBURST" Gummies Original Share Size 3.5oz 10022000253092 136
- 139
- 140 STARBURST" Gummies Sours Share Size 3.5oz 10022000253122 134
- 135
- 137-142 STARBURST" Gummies Sour Berries Peg Pack 5.8oz 00022000284624 135
- 138
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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