The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2623-2016·Announced 2016-10-05

Jake's Candy Gummy Worms Recalled for Undeclared Artificial Colors

Four Brothers Packaging is voluntarily recalling Jake's Candy Gummy Worms because the product contains undeclared artificial colors Red 40, Yellow 6, and Blue 1.

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 a voluntary precautionary recall for undeclared artificial colors, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Four Brothers Packaging, Inc. dba Jake's Candy is voluntarily recalling 480 bags of Jake's Candy Gummy Worms. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared FD&C colors Red 40, Yellow 6, and Blue 1 in the product.

The affected product is identified by the label "Jakes Candy GUMMIES WORMS," a net weight of 1.1 oz., an expiration date of 12/2020, and UPC 815136012052. The product was distributed only in Michigan.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Jakes Candy Gummies Worms. o Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** GUMMIES WORMS *** Net Wt. 1.1 oz. *** Exp. 12/2020 *** INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, sugar, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, artificial colors, including FD&C #5. *** 12 bags per case
Affected units
480

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 (2)

  • Expiration Date:12/2020 None Listed
  • UPC: 815136012052

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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