Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Bendon Publishing 1) Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Mixed Fruit recall: Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex

Recall published 10 months ago

Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex

The hazard: Mislabelling or misbranding

The product and the packaging do not match. For most people that is an annoyance; for anyone reading the label for a medical reason it is a genuine risk.

What the notice says: Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex

Why it matters: The product carries the wrong label, the wrong lid or the wrong packaging. The food inside is generally fine; the problem is that the package describes something else, which defeats anyone relying on it.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

There is no illness associated with mislabelling itself. The exception is where the undeclared contents include an allergen, in which case treat it as an allergen recall and watch for the reaction that person normally has.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0350-2026
Published
January 7, 2026
Risk level
Class III
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Bendon Publishing
Product type
Candy & chocolate
Units affected
39,171 individual units (TOTAL)
Distribution
Florida, Minnesota, Texas, Washington
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
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
UPC codes
805219643846, 805219643853, 805219643860, 805219644225, 805219643914

Products covered by this recall

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.

Check your product

The notice names 22 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 805219643846
  • 805219643853
  • 805219643860
  • 805219644225
  • 805219643914

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 3514-8A
  • 3514-8B
  • 3514-8C
  • 3514-8D
  • 3514-8E

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 08
  • 19
  • 2027

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • PC64384-WMPDQ 2
  • PC64385-WMPDQ 3
  • PC64386-WMPDQ 4
  • PC64422-WMPDQ 5
  • PC64391-WMPDQ — 39
  • 171 individual units

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 7 oz
  • 6.35 oz
  • 0.4 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Mislabelled

Bendon Publishing — The product and the packaging do not match. For most people that is an annoyance; for anyone reading the label for a medical reason it is a genuine risk.

  1. Read the official notice to see what is actually inside the pack, then decide whether anyone in your home needs to avoid it.
  2. Check the lot code on your pack — these mix-ups are usually confined to a short production window.
  3. If the undeclared contents include an allergen, treat it as an allergen recall and stop serving it to anyone affected.
  4. Return it for a refund; a mislabelled pack is returnable whether or not it is edible for your household.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Bendon Publishing — 1840 S Baney Rd, Ashland, OH, 44805-3524

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Bendon Publishing candy & chocolate recalled?

Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex Unapproved color additive - chlorophyllin copper complex

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 805219643846, 805219643853, 805219643860; lot code 3514-8A, 3514-8B, 3514-8C; best-by date 08 or 19; model number PC64384-WMPDQ 2, PC64385-WMPDQ 3, PC64386-WMPDQ 4. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice to see what is actually inside the pack, then decide whether anyone in your home needs to avoid it.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Florida, Minnesota, Texas, Washington.

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