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Bendon Publishing Recall: Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex

United States

TerminatedClass III

Company
Bendon Publishing
Product
1) Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit, Net W…
Recall date
December 3, 2025
Terminated
June 11, 2026
Source
FDA

Reason for recall

Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex

  1. - Recall initiated
  2. - Reported by source
  3. - Recall terminated
Recalled products
Product description UPC Quantity Lot / code information
1) Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643846, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 2) Mickey Mouse Heart-Shaped Gummies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643853, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 3) Stitch Heart-Shaped Gummies, Tropical, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643860, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 4) SpongeBob Squarepants Heart-Shaped Gummy Candy, Tropical, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219644225, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 5) Toy Story Multipack Size Gummies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 6.35 oz (180g), packaged in a plastic bag containing 20 mini size packs (0.4 oz each), UPC 805219643914, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 805219643846 39,171 individual units (TOTAL) 1) Lot# 3514-8A; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64384-WMPDQ 2) Lot# 3514-8B; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64385-WMPDQ 3) Lot# 3514-8C; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64386-WMPDQ 4) Lot# 3514-8D; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64422-WMPDQ 5) Lot# 3514-8E; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64391-WMPDQ

Distribution

  • Distributors in FL
  • MN
  • TX
  • WA

Official source record

Agency
FDA
Dataset
FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number
H-0350-2026
Event ID
98098
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Company
Bendon Publishing
Product description
1) Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643846, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 2) Mickey Mouse Heart-Shaped Gummies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643853, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 3) Stitch Heart-Shaped Gummies, Tropical, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219643860, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 4) SpongeBob Squarepants Heart-Shaped Gummy Candy, Tropical, Net Wt. 7 oz (200g), packaged in a cardboard box with heart-shaped top, UPC 805219644225, Distributed by Bendon, Inc. 5) Toy Story Multipack Size Gummies, Mixed Fruit, Net Wt. 6.35 oz (180g), packaged in a plastic bag containing 20 mini size packs (0.4 oz each), UPC 805219643914, Distributed by Bendon, Inc.
Quantity
39,171 individual units (TOTAL)
Reason
Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex
Recall initiation date
December 3, 2025
Report date
January 7, 2026
Classification date
Not published in this source record
Termination date
June 11, 2026
Distribution pattern
Distributors in FL, MN, TX, WA
UPC, lot, and code information
UPC 805219643846; 1) Lot# 3514-8A; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64384-WMPDQ 2) Lot# 3514-8B; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64385-WMPDQ 3) Lot# 3514-8C; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64386-WMPDQ 4) Lot# 3514-8D; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64422-WMPDQ 5) Lot# 3514-8E; Best Before 08/19/2027; Internal Item#: PC64391-WMPDQ
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification method
E-Mail
Source last updated
Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below
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Responsible company: Bendon Publishing

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Distribution map
State Distributed
Florida 1
Minnesota 1
Texas 1
Washington 1

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