The maker of Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies candy has issued a recall for specific varieties due to the possible inclusion of a thin metal strand. That strand could be loose in the bag or inside the candies themselves.
To date, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US said it has received no reports of injuries. It says it first heard about the problem from consumers.
Look on the back of the package at the 10-digit manufacturing code. The first three digits will identify whether it is part of the recall, based on this table:
| 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 |
Mars Wrigley said it is working to have the products removed from store shelves. Until then, consumers are urged to throw out the recalled candy.
Questions can be directed to the company at 1-800-651-2564 or by visiting https://www.mars.com/contact-us
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