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Gummies Recall: Bendon Publishing Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Candies

Announced 2026-01-07 · FDA

The FDA recalls five Bendon Publishing heart-shaped gummy candy products due to an unapproved color additive, chlorophyllin copper complex. About 39,171 units across five lots (Lot# 3514-8A to 3514-8E; Best Before 08/19/2027) were distributed to distributors in FL, MN, TX, and WA. No corrective action is listed in the recall notice.

BrandBendon Publishing
Product1) 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.
ReasonUnapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex
Severitylow
Units affected39171
DistributionDistributors in FL, MN, TX, WA
AgencyFDA

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

  1. Check your packaging for Lot numbers 3514-8A through 3514-8E and Best Before 08/19/2027.
  2. Do not eat the affected candies; discard them or return to the place of purchase for a refund.
  3. Visit the FDA recall page or contact Bendon Publishing for more information.

How to identify the recalled item

Lot / 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
Lot / 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

These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.

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