CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Jul 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Project 7 Caramel Apple Sugar Free Gum, approximately recalled

Ford Gum & Machine is recalling Project 7 Caramel Apple Sugar Free Gum, approximately, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 19 Jun 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot codes (located on the side of the boxes): W013575 BB 9/25/16; W013575 BB 9/26/16; W012566 BB 8/19/16; W014461 BB 10/22/16.
Quantity recalled6496 pounds (203 cases @32 lb. each)

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-2845-2015
FDA event ID
71536
Recalling firm
Ford Gum & Machine, Akron, NY
Brand
Project
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
19 Jun 2015
FDA classified
13 Jul 2015
Reported
22 Jul 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Undeclared Milk
Product category
Candy

Timeline

19 Jun 2015Recall initiated by company
13 Jul 2015Classified by FDA+24 days
22 Jul 2015Published 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

The bulk Project 7 Caramel Apple Sugar Free Gum contains undeclared milk from a caramel ingredient used in production.

Product as listed by the FDA

Project 7 CARAMEL APPLE Sugar Free Gum, approximately 32 lbs. -- Manufactured by: Ford Gum and Machine Company, 18 Newton Ave., Akron, New York 14001 --- The product was supplied in cardboard bulk boxes. with a label reading, "Project 7 CARAMEL APPLE, approximately 32 pounds Sugar Free Gum". Each gum piece is 1.35 g coated tablet. Ford gum produce a raw center, which gets coated, inspected and packed into the cardboard bulk boxes.

Where it was distributed

California

California

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The bulk Project 7 Caramel Apple Sugar Free Gum contains undeclared milk from a caramel ingredient used in production.

Which lots are affected?

Lot codes (located on the side of the boxes): W013575 BB 9/25/16; W013575 BB 9/26/16; W012566 BB 8/19/16; W014461 BB 10/22/16.

Where was it sold?

California

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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