Food News
There may be thin strips of metal in the candy or in the bags.
Mars Wrigley Confectionery announced a voluntary recall Friday of certain flavors of Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers gummies because of the possibility that there might be thin metal strands embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag.
The recall announcement said customers alerted the company to the problem, but that no illnesses have been reported so far.
Mars Wrigley said that the products were manufactured by a third party and distributed in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The affected products can be identified by the manufacturing code on the back of the package.
Mars Wrigley said it will work with stores to remove recalled products from 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.
Here is a list of the recalled items:
| Item Number | Description | UPC | Code (first 3 digits) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10188298 | STARBURST® Gummies Original Share Size 3.5oz | 10022000253092 | 136, 139, 140 | |
| 10195414 10220867 |
STARBURST® Gummies Original Peg Pack 5.8oz | 10022000253818 00022000284648 |
||
| 10188301 | STARBURST® Gummies Sours Share Size 3.5oz | 10022000253122 | 134,135, 137-142 | |
| 10195413 10220796 10195750 |
STARBURST® Gummies Sours Peg Pack 5.8oz | 10022000253801 00022000284617 10022000259384 |
134,135, 137-142 | |
| 10220865 | STARBURST® Gummies Sour Berries Peg Pack 5.8oz | 00022000284624 | 135, 138, 139 | |
| 10222236 10136761 10222238 |
LIFE SAVERS® Gummies Five Flavor Peg Pack 7.0oz, 3.22oz | 10022000285277 10019000083422 10022000285291 |
136, 139 | |
| 10081699 10195012 |
LIFE SAVERS® Wild Berries Gummies Peg Pack 7.0 oz | 10019000083446 10022000244502 |
136 – 138, 140, 147, 149 – 152 | |
| 10195000 10195014 10095001 |
LIFE SAVERS® Sour Gummies Peg Pack 7.0 oz, 180g | 10022000242058 10022000244533 00019000170491 |
132-134, 139-140, 144-147, 149, 151, 152, 201 | |
| 10224068 10228324 10229828 |
SKITTLES® Gummies Original Peg Pack 5.8 oz, 2.93oz | 10022000285956 00022000286727 10022000287363 |
139 – 218 | |
| 10229823 10230187 |
SKITTLES® Gummies Original Stand Up Pouch 12oz | 10022000287325 00022000287434 |
139 – 218 | |
| 10224070 10228325 10229830 |
SKITTLES® Wild Berry Gummies Peg Pack 5.8 oz, 2.93oz | 10022000285970 00022000286734 10022000287387 |
138 – 218 | |
| 10229825 10230290 |
SKITTLES® Gummies Wild Berry Stand Up Pouch 12oz | 10022000287349 00022000287441 |
138 – 218 | |
| 10240169 10242246 10240168 |
SKITTLES® Sour Gummies Peg Pack 5.8 oz | 10022000289749 00022000291073 00022000289735 |
204 – 218 |
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