CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Jan 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
M&M's Ghouls Mix recalled by Gerber Products
Gerber Products is recalling M&M's Ghouls Mix. The recall was initiated on 30 Oct 2019 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-0491-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84172
- Recalling firm
- Gerber Products, Arlington, VA
- Brand
- M&m's Ghouls
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Oct 2019
- FDA classified
- 9 Jan 2020
- Reported
- 15 Jan 2020
- 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
- Other
Timeline
| 30 Oct 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Jan 2020 | Classified by FDA | +71 days |
| 15 Jan 2020 | 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
Potential presence of food-grade rubber pieces.
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
M&M's Ghouls Mix (14oz), UPC 050000837335
Where it was distributed
All consignees are in the US
Questions about this recall
Is M&M's Ghouls Mix recalled?
Yes. Gerber Products recalled M&M's Ghouls Mix on 30 Oct 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0491-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Potential presence of food-grade rubber pieces.
Which lots are affected?
BATCH CODE(S): 9195, 9197, 9198, 9199, 9200, 9218, 9219, 9220, 9227, 9228, 9248, 9259, 9260 Batch Code date Breakdown: YDDD Y-Year (2019) JJJ: Julian date (189)
Where was it sold?
All consignees are in 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 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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