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FDA Food recall · Reported October 15, 2014

Twix Unwrapped Bites 7.0 oz. distributed by Mars chocolate na, llc Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 040000484325 contained in a Metallized-golden stand up pouch (SUP) package 5 pouches per carton, 2 cartons per case

Mars Chocolate North is recalling Twix Brand Unwrapped Bites 7 oz. pouch due to undeclared peanuts and eggs.

Recall #
F-0019-2015
Affected scope
1356 cases (13560 Stand Up Pouches)
Initiated
September 5, 2014
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Mars Chocolate North America recalled Twix Unwrapped Bites 7.0 oz. distributed by Mars chocolate na, llc Hackettstown, NJ 07840… - a critical-severity action.

Twix Unwrapped Bites 7.0 oz. distributed by Mars chocolate na, llc Hackettstown, NJ 07840… was recalled by Mars Chocolate North America in October 15, 2014. Reason: Mars Chocolate North is recalling Twix Brand Unwrapped Bites 7 oz. pouch due to undeclared peanuts and eggs.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0019-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Mars Chocolate North America issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Mars Chocolate North is recalling Twix Brand Unwrapped Bites 7 oz. pouch due to undeclared peanuts and eggs..

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
October 15, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0019-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0019-2015) was formally reported on October 15, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 5, 2014. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Mars Chocolate North America is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Hackettstown, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 1356 cases (13560 Stand Up Pouches).

The documented reason for this recall is: Mars Chocolate North is recalling Twix Brand Unwrapped Bites 7 oz. pouch due to undeclared peanuts and eggs. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

1356 cases (13560 Stand Up Pouches)

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Twix Unwrapped Bites 7.0 oz. distributed by Mars chocolate na, llc Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 040000484325 contained in a Metallized-golden stand up pouch (SUP) package 5 pouches per carton, 2 cartons per case

Reason for recall

Mars Chocolate North is recalling Twix Brand Unwrapped Bites 7 oz. pouch due to undeclared peanuts and eggs.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0019-2015
Date reported October 15, 2014
Date initiated September 5, 2014
Recalling firm Mars Chocolate North America
Firm location Hackettstown, NJ
Affected scope 1356 cases (13560 Stand Up Pouches)
Distribution Nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Twix Unwrapped Bites 7.0 oz. distributed by Mars chocolate na, llc Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1503 USA UPC 040000484325 contained in a Metallized-golden stand up pouch (SUP) package 5 pouches per carton, 2 cartons per case. Recalled by Mars Chocolate North America. Units affected: 1356 cases (13560 Stand Up Pouches).
Why was this product recalled?
Mars Chocolate North is recalling Twix Brand Unwrapped Bites 7 oz. pouch due to undeclared peanuts and eggs.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 15, 2014. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0019-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0019-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported October 15, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.