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In a press release on Friday, candy manufacturer, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC, announced a recall of several varieties of its gummies, due to consumers alerting the company about the possible presence of “a very thin metal strand” in the candy or in the packaging.
There are no reports of any illnesses or bad reactions, but a company spokesperson said it’s working with stores to remove the products from stores.
Consumers are alerted to check the 10-digit manufacturing code on the back of the package to see if they have purchased a recalled product.
The following products were recalled:
- STARBURST® Gummies Original Share Size 3.5oz
- STARBURST® Gummies Original Peg Pack 5.8oz
- STARBURST® Gummies Sours Share Size 3.5oz
- STARBURST® Gummies Sours Peg Pack 5.8oz
- STARBURST® Gummies Sour Berries Peg Pack 5.8oz
- LIFE SAVERS® Gummies Five Flavor Peg Pack 7.0oz, 3.22oz
- LIFE SAVERS® Wild Berries Gummies Peg Pack 7.0 oz
- LIFE SAVERS® Sour Gummies Peg Pack 7.0 oz, 180g
- SKITTLES® Gummies Original Peg Pack 5.8 oz, 2.93oz
- SKITTLES® Gummies Original Stand Up Pouch 12oz
- SKITTLES® Wild Berry Gummies Peg Pack 5.8 oz, 2.93oz
- SKITTLES® Gummies Wild Berry Stand Up Pouch 12oz
- SKITTLES® Sour Gummies Peg Pack 5.8 oz
- The company’s voluntary recall was posted on the US Food and Drug Administration’s website.
Consumers who have a recalled item should dispose of it. If you have questions, you can contact the Mars Wrigley company at 1-800-651-2564 or by visiting its website.
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