CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Jun 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Life Savers" Gummies " Five Flavor " Wild Berries " Sours recalled
Mars Chocolate North America is recalling Life Savers" Gummies " Five Flavor " Wild Berries " Sours Life Savers" Gummies " Five. The recall was initiated on 13 May 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1359-2022
- FDA event ID
- 90214
- Recalling firm
- Mars Chocolate North America, Hackettstown, NJ
- Brand
- Life Savers
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 May 2022
- FDA classified
- 23 Jun 2022
- Reported
- 29 Jun 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Candy
Timeline
| 13 May 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Jun 2022 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 29 Jun 2022 | 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
Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC has voluntarily recalling 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.
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
LIFE SAVERS" Gummies " Five Flavor " Wild Berries " Sours LIFE SAVERS" Gummies " Five Flavor 7.0oz, 3.22oz " Wild Berries 7.0oz " Sours 7.0oz, 180g LIFE SAVERS" Gummies " Five Flavor Peg Pack " Wild Berries Peg Pack " Sours Peg Pack
Where it was distributed
The product was distributed thru out the US.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC has voluntarily recalling 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.
Which lots are affected?
STARBURST" Gummies Original Share Size 3.5oz 10022000253092 136, 139, 140 STARBURST" Gummies Original Peg Pack 5.8oz 10022000253818 00022000284648 136, 139, 140 STARBURST" Gummies Sours Share Size 3.5oz 10022000253122 134,135, 137-142 STARBURST" Gummies Sours Peg Pack 5.8oz 10022000253801 00022000284617 10022000259384 134,135, 137-142 STARBURST" Gummies Sour Berries Peg Pack 5.8oz 00022000284624 135, 138, 139
Where was it sold?
The product was distributed thru out the US.
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 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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 90214| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Skittles" Gummies " Original " Wild Berry " Sour " Original recalledSkittles | Mars Chocolate North America | Foreign Material | NJ | |
| CLASS II | Starburst" Gummies " Original " Sours " Sour Berries recalledStarburst | Mars Chocolate North America | Foreign Material | NJ |
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