The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2846-2015·Announced 2015-07-22

Project 7 Recalls Sour Caramel Apple Chewing Gum for Undeclared Milk

Project 7 is recalling Sour Caramel Apple Chewing Gum because the caramel flavoring contains undeclared milk, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies.

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 on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Project 7 is voluntarily recalling all lots of Sour Caramel Apple Chewing Gum, net wt .53 oz, packed in 12ct metalized PET Pouches with zippers. The recall is being conducted because the caramel flavoring ingredient in the gum contains undeclared milk.

The affected product is identified by UPC 844911 002919. Specific lot codes associated with the recall include W012566 (BB08/19/16), W014461 (BB10/22/16), and W013575 (BB09/25/16 and BB09/26/16). A total of 88,206 units were distributed nationwide in the US.

Consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities should not consume the product. Individuals who have purchased this product should check their packaging for the listed UPC and lot codes and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Sour Caramel Apple Chewing, net wt .53 oz, Gum UPC 844911 002919. Sour Caramel Apple chewing gum tablet packed in 12ct metalized PET Pouch with zipper.
Manufacturer
Project 7
Affected units
88,206

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)

  • W012566 BB08/19/16 W014461 BB10/22/16 W013575 BB09/25/16 W013575 BB09/26/16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.