warning on gummies

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Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand
Nicole Valinote

05/15/2022 1:45 p.m.

One of the recalled products
One of the recalled products Photo Credit: Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC/US Food & Drug Administration
Mars Wrigley Confectionary has recalled certain candy products because the products may have a thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag.

The company announced on Friday, May 13, that it is recalling specific varieties of Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies, and Life Saver gummies after receiving reports from consumers about the metal strand.


The products were distributed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The following products are included in the recall

Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand



A list of the recalled productsUnited States Food & Drug Administration

A list of the recalled productsUnited States Food & Drug Administration
Mars Wrigley Confectionary said it isn't aware of any illnesses linked to the recalled products.

The company said consumers should dispose of the recalled products and not consume them.

Those with questions can call Mars Wrigley Confectionery at 1-800-651-2564 or by visiting the company's website here.

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[IceWizard]

Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall
of Specific Varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies,
and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies Due to Potential Presence of Thin Metal Strand
Embedded in Gummies or Loose in the Bag

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
May 13, 2022

FDA Publish Date:
May 13, 2022

Product Type:
Food & Beverages

Reason for Announcement:
Possible presence of metal fragments.

Company Name:
Mars Wrigley Confectionary US, LLC

Brand Name:
Skittles, Starburst, Life Savers

Product Description:
Gummies

Company Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 13, 2022 – Today, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC announced a
voluntary recall of specific varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies,
and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies due to the potential presence of a very thin
metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. We received
reports from consumers alerting us to this matter and are not aware of any
illnesses to date.

Products were manufactured by a third party and distributed in the
United States, Canada and Mexico. The products subject to this recall in
the U.S. include SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and
LIFE SAVERS® Gummies are described in the table below. On the back of
the package is a 10-digit manufacturing code; the first three digits in this
code will indicate implicated product as described in the table below:










Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC will work with retailers to remove recalled products
from store shelves. If consumers believe they have purchased a recalled item, they should
dispose of the product and not consume it. Consumers with questions can contact the
company by calling 1-800-651-2564 or by visiting https://www.mars.com/contact-us



Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Mars Wrigley Confectionary US, LLC
1-800-651-2564

Media:
Caitlin Kemper
201-841-8350
Caitlin.Kemper@effem.com


Product Photos

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