# FDA recall F-0676-2017

> **Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc** · Class III · food recall initiated 2016-09-02.

## Product

Airheads Mini Bars 12oz bags of assorted flavors.  12 - 12oz bags are included in cardboard cartons.  Assorted flavors include Cherry, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and White Mystery.

## Reason for recall

Blood was observed on equipment during packaging.

## Distribution

US Nationwide.  The product was distributed to the following states: AL, CA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WI.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** F-0676-2017
- **Recalling firm:** Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** food
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2016-09-02
- **Report date:** 2016-12-14
- **Termination date:** 2017-07-11

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Erlanger, KY, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-0676-2017

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall F-0676-2017. Retrieved 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/F-0676-2017. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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