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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Dec 21, 2012 (14 years ago)

Candy Canes Peppermint Flavor recall

Recalled by Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. · Chesapeake, VA, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Candy product may contain metal and/or plastic pieces embedded in the candy.

Hard or sharp fragments can cut the mouth or throat, break teeth or cause choking. They usually come from equipment wear or packaging on the production line. All foreign material recalls.

What was recalled

Candy Canes, Peppermint Flavor, 5 oz boxes, packed 12 individually candy canes/box, and labeled in part ***Distributed by Greenbriar International, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA***

Quantity: 3,147,956 boxes

Food: Chocolate & candy

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Batch number: YT-0112003 01880-001 120521 01880-001 120605

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide and Canada

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Dec 21, 2012
In FDA report of
Jan 23, 2013
Terminated
Mar 29, 2013
FDA recall number
F-0882-2013 · event 63995
Official record
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FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

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