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ALERT: Skittles, Starbust and Life Savers Recalled!

Candy makers Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S, LLC is recalling certain varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies because of the potential presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag.

The company received reports from consumers alerting them to this matter and but they are not aware of any illnesses to date.

Products were manufactured by a third party and distributed in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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The company received reports from consumers about the metal strips and said it hasn’t received any reports of illness. The recall affects regular and sour flavors.

Mars Wrigley didn’t say when the products were made or sold or how many units of candy might be affected. So you should even look at all of your bags of candy in your home–both new and old.

The back of the package has a 10-digit manufacturing code, and the first three digits show whether a product has been affected in the list below:

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Starburst Gummies Original Share Size 3.5 oz: 136, 139, 140
Starburst Gummies Original Peg Pack 5.8 oz
Starburst Gummies Sours Share Size 3.5 oz: 134,135, 137-142
Starburst Gummies Sours Peg Pack 5.8 oz: 134,135, 137-142
Starburst Gummies Sour Berries Peg Pack 5.8 oz: 135, 138, 139
Life Savers Gummies Five Flavor Peg Pack 7.0 oz, 3.22 oz: 136, 139
Life Savers Wild Berries Gummies Peg Pack 7.0 oz: 136-138, 140, 147, 149-152
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Life Savers Sour Gummies Peg Pack 7.0 oz, 180 g: 132-134, 139-140, 144-147, 149, 151, 152, 201
Skittles Gummies Original Peg Pack 5.8 oz, 2.93 oz: 139-218
Skittles Gummies Original Stand Up Pouch 12 oz: 139-218
Skittles Wild Berry Gummies Peg Pack 5.8 oz, 2.93 oz: 138-218
Skittles Gummies Wild Berry Stand Up Pouch 12 oz: 138-218
Skittles Sour Gummies Peg Pack 5.8 oz: 204-218
Mars Wrigley said it would work with retailers to remove recalled products from store shelves. Consumers with a recalled item should throw away the product and not consume it.

Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC will work with retailers to remove recalled products from store shelves. If consumers believe they have purchased a recalled item, they should dispose of the product and not consume it. Consumers with questions can contact the company by calling 1-800-651-2564 or by visiting https://www.mars.com/contact-us.

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