The maker of Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies announced a voluntary recall over the possible 'presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag.'
Ahead of Easter, the chocolate company pulled its Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket out of caution.The maker of Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies announced a voluntary recall over the possible"presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag."
"We received reports from consumers alerting us to this matter and are not aware of any illnesses to date," Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLCFDA Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC announced a voluntary recall of specific varieties of Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies, and Life Savers Gummies due to the potential presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag."Products were manufactured by a third party and distributed in the United States, Canada and Mexico," the company said.
Consumers can locate the 10-digit manufacturing code on the back of the package. The first three digits will indicate if it's included in the recall. "Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC will work with retailers to remove recalled products from store shelves," the company said."If consumers believe they have purchased a recalled item, they should dispose of the product and not consume it. Consumers with questions can contact the company by calling 1-800-651-2564 or by visiting https://www.mars.com/contact-us."
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