Bendon gummy candies recalled for unapproved color additive
Bendon Inc. is recalling several heart-shaped and character-themed gummy candy products because they contain chlorophyllin copper complex, a color additive that is not approved for use in food in the United States. The affected products include Paw Patrol, Mickey Mouse, Stitch, SpongeBob, and Toy Story gummies with best-before dates of 08/19/2027. No injuries have been reported.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check your home for the affected products using the UPCs and lot numbers listed (Lot# 3514-8A through 3514-8E).
- Do not give these candies to children.
- Discard the products or return them to the store where purchased.
- Contact Bendon Inc. with questions.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- 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 Multipack Size Gummies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 6.35 oz (180g), packaged in a plastic bag containing 20 mini size packs (0.4 oz each), UPC 805219643914, Distributed by Bendon, Inc.
- UPC codes
- 805219643846
- 805219643853
- 805219643860
- 805219644225
- 805219643914
- Sold in
- Distributors in FL, MN, TX, WA
- Made for
- Children
Details
- Units affected
- 39,171 individual units (TOTAL)
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 1840 S Baney Rd, N/A, Ashland, OH, United States
- Classification
- Class III
- Recall number
- H-0350-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- 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 Multipack Size Gummies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 6.35 oz (180g), packaged in a plastic bag containing 20 mini size packs (0.4 oz each), UPC 805219643914, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex 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 Distribution: Distributors in FL, MN, TX, WA Affected quantity: 39,171 individual units (TOTAL)
- Hazard
- Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex