LifeSavers, Starburst and Skittles and Gummies Recalled Due to Metal Strands

After a manufacturing issue caused small metal fragments to get into the packaging and candies, federal health officials announced a recall. This could present a choking and laceration risk for consumers.

On May 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced the Skittles and Starbursts recall, warning consumers not to eat certain lot of these products due to thin metal fragments.

Officials warn that children could be exposed to metal fragments, which can cause airway blockages, lacerations to their mouths, broken teeth, or bowel protrusions if swallowed.

This recall covers certain STARBURST gummies’ original share sizes 3.5oz, STARBURST gummies’ original peg pack 5.8oz. STARBURST gummies sours share size 3.5oz. LIFESAVERS Gummies five Flavor Pegpack 7.0oz. LIFESAVERS Wild Berries Gummies peg pack 7.0oz. LIFESAVERS Sour Berries Gummies peg packs 7.0oz. LIFESAVERS Wild Berries stand up pouch 12oz.

The recall candy products were manufactured and distributed by a third-party under Mars Wrigley Confectionery US LLC. Customers can view the FDA recall notice linked above for a complete list of the affected products as well as the UPC codes and Item Numbers.

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