Jake's Candy Gummy Worms Recall: Undeclared Allergens
Four Brothers Packaging recalls Jakes Candy Gummies Worms (1.1 oz) due to undeclared FD&C colors Red 40, Yellow 6, and Blue 1.
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Four Brothers Packaging, Inc.dba Jake's Candy is voluntarily recalling Gummy Worms due to undeclared FD&C colors Red 40, Yellow 6 and Blue 1.
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What happened, in plain English
Four Brothers Packaging Inc., doing business as Jake's Candy, is voluntarily recalling 1.1 oz bags of Gummy Worms because the product label does not list FD&C colors Red 40, Yellow 6, and Blue 1. This undeclared ingredient information poses a risk to consumers with allergies or sensitivities to these specific artificial dyes. The recall affects approximately 480 bags distributed exclusively within Michigan. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23862-jake-s-candy-gummy-worms-recall-undeclared-allergens.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23862-jake-s-candy-gummy-worms-recall-undeclared-allergens · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2623-2016
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“Jake's Candy Gummy Worms Recall: Undeclared Allergens.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23862-jake-s-candy-gummy-worms-recall-undeclared-allergens. Based on FDA recall #F-2623-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2623-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard arises because the product contains artificial colors that were not listed on the ingredient label. For consumers who avoid these specific FD&C colors due to allergies or dietary restrictions, consuming the gummies could trigger an adverse reaction without their knowledge.
Who’s affected
Consumers in Michigan who purchased 1.1 oz bags of Jake's Candy Gummy Worms with an expiration date of 12/2020 are likely affected. Individuals with allergies or sensitivities to Red 40, Yellow 6, or Blue 1 are at the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your pantry for bags of Jake's Candy Gummy Worms with a net weight of 1.1 oz and an expiration date of 12/2020. The UPC code on the package is 815136012052. These items were sold only in Michigan.
- Brand
Jake's Candy- Product
Jakes Candy Gummies Worms. o Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** GUMMIES WORMS *** Net Wt. 1.1 oz. *** Exp. 12/2020- Category
Food
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Domestic: MI only Foreign:None VA/DOD: None
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2621-2016 | 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 contain citric acid or including FD and C yellow #5 & yellow #6. *** 12 bags per case; Expiration Date: 7/2019 (1.5 oz), UPC: 835976007438 (1.5 oz); and UPC: 815136010287 (3.0 oz), Expiration Date: 1/2021 (3.0 oz) | 480 bags of the 1.5 oz; and 240 bags of the 3.0 oz. |
| F-2622-2016 | Jakes Candy Assorted Jelly Fruit Slices, Product label(s):***Jakes Candy *** ASST. JELLY FRUIT SLICES *** Net Wt. 3.5 oz. *** INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, sucrose, corn starch, natural flavor, red #3, red #40, yellow #6. 12 bags per case; Expiration Date: None Listed, UPC: 815136010098 | 240 bags |
| F-2623-2016 | Jakes Candy Gummies Worms. o Product label(s): ***Jakes Candy *** GUMMIES WORMS *** Net Wt. 1.1 oz. *** Exp. 12/2020 *** INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, sugar, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, artificial colors, including FD&C #5. *** 12 bags per case; Expiration Date:12/2020 None Listed, UPC: 815136012052 | 480 bags |
What to do — step by step
Check your pantry
Look for Jake's Candy Gummy Worms bags with a 12/2020 expiration date and UPC 815136012052.
Avoid consumption
Do not eat the product if you are sensitive to Red 40, Yellow 6, or Blue 1 due to the undeclared ingredients.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Michigan.
FDA distribution: “Domestic: MI only Foreign:None VA/DOD: None” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Michigan.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 11 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2623-2016 (July 6, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2623-2016 to see it in context.
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