The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0350-2026·Announced 2026-01-07

Heart-shaped gummy candies recalled over an unapproved color additive

Bendon Publishing is recalling 39,171 units of Paw Patrol and Mickey Mouse heart-shaped gummy candies over an unapproved color additive, chlorophyllin copper complex.

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: Scored 2 under the rule that FDA Class III actions fall at 1 or 2: the record cites an unapproved colour additive with no stated illness or consequence.

Plain-English summary

Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit, net weight 7 oz (200g) under UPC 805219643846, and Mickey Mouse Heart-Shaped Gummies, Mixed Fruit, net weight 7 oz (200g), both packaged in cardboard boxes with a heart-shaped top and distributed by Bendon, Inc., are being recalled.

The reason given in the enforcement record is an unapproved color additive, chlorophyllin copper complex.

The record lists 39,171 individual units in total, including lot 3514-8A with a best-before date of 08/19/2027 and internal item PC64384-WMPDQ, and lot 3514-8B with the same best-before date. The product went to distributors in Florida, Minnesota, Texas and Washington. The FDA has classified the action as Class III, its least serious category.

The record cites an unapproved colour additive rather than a pathogen or major allergen, and states no illnesses. Consumers should follow the retailer's return instructions.

The recalled product

Product
1) Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643846, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 2) Mickey Mouse Heart-Shaped Gummies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with h
Manufacturer
Bendon Publishing
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard
Affected units
39,171

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 (7)

  • 1) Lot# 3514-8A
  • Best Before 08/19/2027
  • Internal Item#: PC64384-WMPDQ 2) Lot# 3514-8B
  • Internal Item#: PC64385-WMPDQ 3) Lot# 3514-8C
  • Internal Item#: PC64386-WMPDQ 4) Lot# 3514-8D
  • Internal Item#: PC64422-WMPDQ 5) Lot# 3514-8E
  • Internal Item#: PC64391-WMPDQ

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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