CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 Apr 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Meijer, Spiced Jelly Beans recalled by Meijer Distribution

Meijer Distribution is recalling Meijer, Spiced Jelly Beans, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 20 Mar 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesall lots
Quantity recalled16,320 units

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-1273-2013
FDA event ID
64709
Recalling firm
Meijer Distribution, Grand Rapids, MI
Brand
Meijer
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
20 Mar 2013
FDA classified
27 Mar 2013
Reported
3 Apr 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Undeclared Allergens
Product category
Candy

Timeline

20 Mar 2013Recall initiated by company
27 Mar 2013Classified by FDA+7 days
3 Apr 2013Published in enforcement report+7 days

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

Reason for recall

32 oz bags of Meijer Spiced Jelly Beans contain undeclared Yellow # 6.

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

Meijer, Spiced Jelly Beans, 32 oz, Product of Mexico, UPC 8-86926-50931-1.

Where it was distributed

Meijer stores in IL, IN, MI, OH, KY

IllinoisIndianaKentuckyMichiganOhio

Stores named: Meijer

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

32 oz bags of Meijer Spiced Jelly Beans contain undeclared Yellow # 6.

Which lots are affected?

all lots

Where was it sold?

Meijer stores in IL, IN, MI, OH, KY

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.

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