FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIIH-0350-2026

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.

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
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
Quantity
39,171 individual units (TOTAL)

Why it was recalled

Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex

Recalling firm

Firm
Bendon Publishing
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1840 S Baney Rd, N/A, Ashland, Ohio 44805-3524

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distributors in FL, MN, TX, WA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-12-03
FDA classified
2025-12-29
Posted by FDA
2026-01-07
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record H-0350-2026. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.

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