The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2845-2015·Announced 2015-07-22

Ford Gum Recalls Project 7 Caramel Apple Sugar Free Gum for Undeclared Milk

Ford Gum & Machine Company is recalling Project 7 Caramel Apple Sugar Free Gum because it contains undeclared milk. The product was distributed in California.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared milk) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Gum & Machine Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,496 pounds of Project 7 Caramel Apple Sugar Free Gum. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared milk in the product, which originates from a caramel ingredient used during production. The gum was supplied in cardboard bulk boxes and distributed in California.

The affected product is identified by specific lot codes located on the side of the boxes: W013575 BB 9/25/16, W013575 BB 9/26/16, W012566 BB 8/19/16, and W014461 BB 10/22/16. Each piece of gum is a 1.35 g coated tablet.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot codes listed above. Individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Project 7 CARAMEL APPLE Sugar Free Gum, approximately 32 lbs. -- Manufactured by: Ford Gum and Machine Company, 18 Newton Ave., Akron, New York 14001 --- The product was supplied in cardboard bulk boxes. with a label reading, "Project 7 CARAMEL APPLE, approximately 32 pounds Suga

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)

  • Lot codes (located on the side of the boxes): W013575 BB 9/25/16
  • W013575 BB 9/26/16
  • W012566 BB 8/19/16
  • W014461 BB 10/22/16.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: