CLASS III Food recall · Reported 14 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Airheads Mini Bars bags of assorted flavors recalled
Perfetti Van Melle USA is recalling Airheads Mini Bars bags of assorted flavors, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 2 Sep 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0676-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75112
- Recalling firm
- Perfetti Van Melle USA, Erlanger, KY
- Brand
- Airheads
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Sep 2016
- FDA classified
- 8 Dec 2016
- Reported
- 14 Dec 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Raspberries
Timeline
| 2 Sep 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Dec 2016 | Classified by FDA | +97 days |
| 14 Dec 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Blood was observed on equipment during packaging.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Airheads Mini Bars 12oz bags of assorted flavors. 12 - 12oz bags are included in cardboard cartons. Assorted flavors include Cherry, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and White Mystery.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide. The product was distributed to the following states: AL, CA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WI.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Blood was observed on equipment during packaging.
Which lots are affected?
On the cardboard cases: Lot codes 100061918 and 100063678 - On the retail bags: 61918 Best By 05-02-2018 and 63678 Best By 06-06-2018 - On individually wrapped candy pieces: 61469
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide. The product was distributed to the following states: AL, CA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WI.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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