CLASS III Food recall · Reported 7 Jan 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit recalled

Bendon Publishing is recalling Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit, distributed in Florida, Minnesota, Texas, Washington. The recall was initiated on 3 Dec 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codes1) Lot# 3514-8A; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64384-WMPDQ 2) Lot# 3514-8B; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64385-WMPDQ 3) Lot# 3514-8C; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64386-WMPDQ 4) Lot# 3514-8D; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64422-WMPDQ 5) Lot# 3514-8E; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64391-WMPDQ
Quantity recalled39,171 individual units (TOTAL)

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
H-0350-2026
FDA event ID
98098
Recalling firm
Bendon Publishing, Ashland, OH
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
3 Dec 2025
FDA classified
29 Dec 2025
Reported
7 Jan 2026
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Candy

Timeline

3 Dec 2025Recall initiated by company
29 Dec 2025Classified by FDA+26 days
7 Jan 2026Published 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

Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex

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

1) Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643846, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 2) Mickey Mouse Heart-Shaped Gummies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643853, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 3) Stitch Heart-Shaped Gummies, Tropical, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643860, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 4) SpongeBob Squarepants Heart-Shaped Gummy Candy, Tropical, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219644225, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 5) Toy Story Multipack Size Gummies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 6.35 oz (180g), packaged in a plastic bag containing 20 mini size packs (0.4 oz each), UPC 805219643914, Distributed by Bendon, Inc.

Where it was distributed

Distributors in FL, MN, TX, WA

FloridaMinnesotaTexasWashington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex

Which lots are affected?

1) Lot# 3514-8A; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64384-WMPDQ 2) Lot# 3514-8B; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64385-WMPDQ 3) Lot# 3514-8C; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64386-WMPDQ 4) Lot# 3514-8D; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64422-WMPDQ 5) Lot# 3514-8E; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64391-WMPDQ

Where was it sold?

Distributors in FL, MN, TX, WA

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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