CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Jan 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Candy Canes, Cherry Flavor, packed 12 candy canes/box recalled

Dollar Tree Distribution is recalling Candy Canes, Cherry Flavor, packed 12 candy canes/box, and labeled in part ***, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Dec 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBatch number: 01880-001 120504
Quantity recalled1,257,120 boxes

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-0883-2013
FDA event ID
63995
Recalling firm
Dollar Tree Distribution, Chesapeake, VA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
21 Dec 2012
FDA classified
14 Jan 2013
Reported
23 Jan 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Candy

Timeline

21 Dec 2012Recall initiated by company
14 Jan 2013Classified by FDA+24 days
23 Jan 2013Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Candy product may contain metal and/or plastic pieces embedded in the candy.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Candy Canes, Cherry Flavor, 5 oz boxes, packed 12 candy canes/box, and labeled in part ***Distributed by Greenbriar International, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA***

Where it was distributed

Nationwide and Canada

Nationwide

Stores named: Dollar Tree

Questions about this recall

Is Candy Canes, Cherry Flavor, packed 12 candy canes/box, and labeled in part *** recalled?

Yes. Dollar Tree Distribution recalled Candy Canes, Cherry Flavor, packed 12 candy canes/box, and labeled in part *** on 21 Dec 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0883-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Candy product may contain metal and/or plastic pieces embedded in the candy.

Which lots are affected?

Batch number: 01880-001 120504

Where was it sold?

Nationwide and Canada

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 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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