The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2621-2016·Announced 2016-10-05

Jake's Candy Recalls Starlight Kisses Mints for Undeclared Dyes

Four Brothers Packaging is voluntarily recalling Jake's Candy Assorted Starlight Kisses Mints because the product contains undeclared FD&C colors Red 40, Blue 1, and Red 3.

What this means for you

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 II and involves undeclared food dyes (FD&C colors) which are minor labeling/ingredient errors without reported illnesses or high-risk pathogens.

Plain-English summary

Four Brothers Packaging, Inc. dba Jake's Candy is voluntarily recalling Assorted Starlight Kisses Mints. The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared FD&C colors Red 40, Blue 1, and Red 3.

The affected product is Jake's Candy Assorted Starlight Kisses, available in 1.5 oz and 3.0 oz bags. The 1.5 oz bags have an expiration date of 7/2019 and UPC 835976007438. The 3.0 oz bags have an expiration date of 1/2021 and UPC 815136010287. The total quantity involved is 480 bags of the 1.5 oz size and 240 bags of the 3.0 oz size.

The product was distributed only in Michigan. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop consuming them if found.

The recalled product

Product
Jakes Candy Assorted Starlight Kisses, Product label(s):***Jakes Candy *** ASST. STARLIGHT KISSES *** Net Wt. 1.5 oz. *** Exp. 7/2019 *** INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, artificial flavors may contain citric acid or including FD&C yellow 5
Manufacturer
Four Brothers Packaging Inc.
Category
Food — Candy / Mints
Hazard

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 (4)

  • Expiration Date: 7/2019 (1.5 oz)
  • UPC: 835976007438 (1.5 oz)
  • and UPC: 815136010287 (3.0 oz)
  • Expiration Date: 1/2021 (3.0 oz)

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Four Brothers Packaging Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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