Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc: Food Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: F-0676-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: September 2, 2016

Date Posted: December 14, 2016

Recall Number: F-0676-2017

Event ID: 75112

Reason for Recall:

Blood was observed on equipment during packaging.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 4,147 cases of 12/12oz bags

Code Information:

On the cardboard cases: Lot codes 100061918 and 100063678 - On the retail bags: 61918 Best By 05-02-2018 and 63678 Best By 06-06-2018 - On individually wrapped candy pieces: 61469

Distribution Pattern:

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.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated