PHILADELPHIA (CNN) – Mars Wrigley US and Canada issued a voluntary recall of numerous gummy candies on Friday, saying there could be a thin metal thread in the candies or loose in the bag. The gummies were distributed in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
The company is recalling certain types of Skittle Gummies, Starburst Gummies and Life Saver gummies following customer complaints. Mars Wrigley said in a statement it is not aware of any illness or injury caused by the metal strands.
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There is a 10-digit manufacturing code on the back of the packaging; the first three digits of this code indicate the product concerned as described in the table (CNW Group/Mars Wrigley Canada)
Customers can find out if their product has been recalled by reading the first three digits of the 10-digit manufacturing code on the back of the package. Customers can then see if it matches the recalled items listed by Mars Wrigley.
“We are working closely with our retail partners to remove all potentially affected products from stores,” a Mars Wrigley Canada spokesperson said in a statement to CNN Business.
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Mars Wrigley did not specify how many units of candy were affected. The company said the products were manufactured by a third party.
Mars Wrigley said those who believe they have purchased a recalled product should discard it and contact the company at 1-800-651-2564 or by visiting its website if they have any questions.
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