Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Food recall · Reported October 5, 2016
Jakes Candy Assorted Starlight Kisses, Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** ASST. STARLIGHT KISSES *** Net Wt. 1.5 oz. *** Exp. 7/2019 *** INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, artificial flavors may contain citric acid or including FD&C yellow 5 & yellow #6. *** o Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** ASST. STARLIGHT KISSES *** Net Wt. 3.0 oz. *** Exp. 1/2021 *** INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, artificial flavors may con
Four Brothers Packaging, Inc.dba Jake's Candy is voluntarily recalling Assorted Starlight Kisses Mints due to undeclared FD&C colors Red 40, Blue 1, and Red 3.
Four Brothers Packaging Inc. recalled Jakes Candy Assorted Starlight Kisses, Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** ASST. STARL… - a moderate-severity action.
Jakes Candy Assorted Starlight Kisses, Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** ASST. STARL… was recalled by Four Brothers Packaging Inc. in October 5, 2016. Reason: Four Brothers Packaging, Inc.dba Jake's Candy is voluntarily recalling Assorted Starlight Kisses Mints due to…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2621-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Four Brothers Packaging Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Four Brothers Packaging, Inc.dba Jake's Candy is voluntarily recalling Assorted Starlight Kisses Mints due to….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- October 5, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2621-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-2621-2016) was formally reported on October 5, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 6, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Four Brothers Packaging Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Oak Park, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 480 bags of the 1.5 oz; and 240 bags of the 3.0 oz..
The documented reason for this recall is: Four Brothers Packaging, Inc.dba Jake's Candy is voluntarily recalling Assorted Starlight Kisses Mints due to undeclared FD&C colors Red 40, Blue 1, and Red 3. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Domestic: MI only Foreign:None VA/DOD: None. 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.
Food recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
480 bags of the 1.5 oz; and 240 bags of the 3.0 oz.
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Product description
Jakes Candy Assorted Starlight Kisses, Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** ASST. STARLIGHT KISSES *** Net Wt. 1.5 oz. *** Exp. 7/2019 *** INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, artificial flavors may contain citric acid or including FD&C yellow 5 & yellow #6. *** o Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** ASST. STARLIGHT KISSES *** Net Wt. 3.0 oz. *** Exp. 1/2021 *** INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, artificial flavors may contain citric acid or including FD and C yellow #5 & yellow #6. *** 12 bags per case
Reason for recall
Four Brothers Packaging, Inc.dba Jake's Candy is voluntarily recalling Assorted Starlight Kisses Mints due to undeclared FD&C colors Red 40, Blue 1, and Red 3.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-2621-2016 |
| Date reported | October 5, 2016 |
| Date initiated | July 6, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Four Brothers Packaging Inc. |
| Firm location | Oak Park, MI |
| Affected scope | 480 bags of the 1.5 oz; and 240 bags of the 3.0 oz. |
| Distribution | Domestic: MI only Foreign:None VA/DOD: None |
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
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Jakes Candy Assorted Starlight Kisses, Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** ASST. STARLIGHT KISSES *** Net Wt. 1.5 oz. *** Exp. 7/2019 *** INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, artificial flavors may contain citric acid or including FD&C yellow 5 & yellow #6. *** o Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** ASST. STARLIGHT KISSES *** Net Wt. 3.0 oz. *** Exp. 1/2021 *** INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, artificial flavors may contain citric acid or including FD and C yellow #5 & yellow #6. *** 12 bags per case. Recalled by Four Brothers Packaging Inc.. Units affected: 480 bags of the 1.5 oz; and 240 bags of the 3.0 oz..
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Four Brothers Packaging, Inc.dba Jake's Candy is voluntarily recalling Assorted Starlight Kisses Mints due to undeclared FD&C colors Red 40, Blue 1, and Red 3.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 5, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-2621-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Domestic: MI only Foreign:None VA/DOD: None.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-2621-2016) 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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