United StatesBendon Publishing recalled 7 oz heart-shaped boxed gummy candies sold in character packaging (including Paw Patrol, Mickey Mouse, Stitch and SpongeBob SquarePants) with UPCs such as 805219643846, 805219643853, 805219643860 and 805219644225 (lots 3514-8A through 3514-8E; Best Before 08/19/2027). The products were recalled because they contain an unapproved color additive, chlorophyllin copper complex, and were distributed to dealers in FL, MN, TX and WA; the recall action is listed as terminated.
What's being recalled
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 heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643853, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 3) Stitch Heart-Shaped Gummies, Tropical, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643860, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 4) SpongeBob Squarepants Heart-Shaped Gummy Candy, Tropical, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219644225, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 5) Toy Story…
Recalling firm: Bendon Publishing, Ashland, OH, United States.
How to identify it
1) Lot# 3514-8A; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64384-WMPDQ 2) Lot# 3514-8B; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64385-WMPDQ 3) Lot# 3514-8C; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64386-WMPDQ 4) Lot# 3514-8D; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64422-WMPDQ 5) Lot# 3514-8E; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64391-WMPDQ
The hazard
Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex
What to do
Don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you've eaten it and feel unwell, contact a doctor.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for food & drink recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Distributors in FL, MN, TX, WA
The official notice
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