Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers being recalled due to possible metal strands in product
Mars Wrigley announced Friday they are recalling specific varieties of Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies products because there may be thin metal strands embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag.
Consumers alerted the company to the issue. The company is unaware of any illnesses at this time.
The products subject to the recall in the U.S. include SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies described in the table below.
On the back of the package is a 10-digit manufacturing code; the first three digits in this code will indicate implicated product as described in the table.
Image shows where to locate the first three digits of the code.
If you have purchased the recalled product, please discard it and do not eat it. If you have questions, you can contact Mars Wrigley at 800-651-2564 or visit the Mars Wrigley website.
| Item Number | Description | UPC | Code (first 3 digits) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARBURST® Gummies Original Share Size 3.5oz |
| 136, 139, 140 |
| STARBURST® Gummies Original Peg Pack 5.8oz |
| |
| STARBURST® Gummies Sours Share Size 3.5oz |
| 134,135, 137-142 |
| STARBURST® Gummies Sours Peg Pack 5.8oz |
| 134,135, 137-142 |
| STARBURST® Gummies Sour Berries Peg Pack 5.8oz |
| 135, 138, 139 |
| LIFE SAVERS® Gummies Five Flavor Peg Pack 7.0oz, 3.22oz |
| 136, 139 |
| LIFE SAVERS® Wild Berries Gummies Peg Pack 7.0 oz |
| 136 – 138, 140, 147, 149 - 152 |
| LIFE SAVERS® Sour Gummies Peg Pack 7.0 oz, 180g |
| 132-134, 139-140, 144-147, 149, 151, 152, 201 |
| SKITTLES® Gummies Original Peg Pack 5.8 oz, 2.93oz |
| 139 - 218 |
| SKITTLES® Gummies Original Stand Up Pouch 12oz |
| 139 - 218 |
| SKITTLES® Wild Berry Gummies Peg Pack 5.8 oz, 2.93oz |
| 138 - 218 |
| SKITTLES® Gummies Wild Berry Stand Up Pouch 12oz |
| 138 - 218 |
| SKITTLES® Sour Gummies Peg Pack 5.8 oz |
| 204 - 218 |