Class IIITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Sep 2, 2016

Airheads Mini Bars 12oz bags of assorted flavors. 12 - 12oz bags are included in cardboard…

Recalling firm: Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc

Why it was recalled

Blood was observed on equipment during packaging.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Jul 11, 2017.

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ProductAirheads Mini Bars 12oz bags of assorted flavors. 12 - 12oz bags are included in cardboard cartons. Assorted flavors include Cherry, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and White Mystery.
Package size12oz

FDA code information

On the cardboard cases: Lot codes 100061918 and 100063678 - On the retail bags: 61918 Best By 05-02-2018 and 63678 Best By 06-06-2018 - On individually wrapped candy pieces: 61469

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Original product description

Airheads Mini Bars 12oz bags of assorted flavors. 12 - 12oz bags are included in cardboard cartons. Assorted flavors include Cherry, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and White Mystery.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
best by05-02-2018 cases: Lot codes 100061918 and 100063678 - On the retail bags: 61918 Best By 05-02-2018 and 63678 Best By 06-06-2018 - On individually wrapped candy pieces: 61469

Original FDA recall reason

Blood was observed on equipment during packaging.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0676-2017
Event ID
75112
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Sep 2, 2016
Reported
Dec 14, 2016
Classified
Dec 8, 2016
Terminated
Jul 11, 2017
Quantity
4,147 cases of 12/12oz bags
Location
Erlanger, KY, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

US Nationwide. The product was distributed to the following states: AL, CA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WI.

FDA source record · F-0676-2017

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