CLASS II Food recall · Reported 4 Apr 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sour Patch Kids recalled by Mondelez Global
Mondelez Global is recalling Sour Patch Kids, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 13 Mar 2018 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-0952-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79546
- Recalling firm
- Mondelez Global, East Hanover, NJ
- Brand
- Sour Patch
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Mar 2018
- FDA classified
- 23 Mar 2018
- Reported
- 4 Apr 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Peanuts
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Mar 2018 | Classified by FDA | +10 days |
| 4 Apr 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Mondelez Global LLC is initiating a recall because remnants of a half peanut shell were found in two containers of bulk candy from a single lot during the repacking process and the candy is not labeled as containing peanuts. Mondelez Global LLC after an investigation, including inspection of product within in their control from the same lot did not find any other evidence of peanut contamination. The firm believes this is most likely to be an isolated incident and that product on the market is unlikely to contain any peanut pieces and the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences to peanut allergic consumers. No adverse health events have been reported. Never the less, out of an abundance of caution, we have determined to conduct a voluntary recall to the retail level.
Product as listed by the FDA
Sour Patch Kids, 1.9 lb bag
Where it was distributed
The product has been distributed to the following States: AZ, CA, CT, GA, IL, KY, ME, NC, NJ, NY, Ok, PA, VA
ArizonaCaliforniaConnecticutGeorgiaIllinoisKentuckyMaineNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaVirginia
Questions about this recall
Is Sour Patch Kids recalled?
Yes. Mondelez Global recalled Sour Patch Kids on 13 Mar 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0952-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Mondelez Global LLC is initiating a recall because remnants of a half peanut shell were found in two containers of bulk candy from a single lot during the repacking process and the candy is not labeled as containing peanuts. Mondelez Global LLC after an investigation, including inspection of product within in their control from the same lot did not find any other evidence of peanut contamination. The firm believes this is most likely to be an isolated incident and that product on the market is unlikely to contain any peanut pieces and the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences to peanut allergic consumers. No adverse health events have been reported. Never the less, out of an abundance of caution, we have determined to conduct a voluntary recall to the retail level.
Which lots are affected?
Retail UPC; Number of Retail Units 0 70462 43309 8; / 1 Retail Unit Case UPC; Units Per Case 0 00 70462 00043 6; / 4 Units per Case
Where was it sold?
The product has been distributed to the following States: AZ, CA, CT, GA, IL, KY, ME, NC, NJ, NY, Ok, PA, VA
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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