A labeling issue has triggered a multistate recall of thousands of promotional candy packs, according to federal regulators.
FDA issues Class II recall for M&M’s
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a recall notice on Feb. 3 involving more than 6,000 units of repackaged M&M’s candies distributed across 20 states.
Minnesota-based Beacon Promotions Inc. initiated the recall after discovering that the promotional packaging failed to list key allergens. Because the labels did not disclose milk, soy, and peanuts, the omission poses a serious risk to people with food allergies.
The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall. That designation means exposure could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects.
Promotional packs affected, not retail bags
The recall applies only to 1.3-ounce promotional packs, not standard retail bags sold in stores. Organizations distributed the candies with custom branding, including companies such as Subaru, Adobe, Xfinity, and Morgan Stanley.
Consumers should check for the following lot codes and best-by dates:
Peanut M&M’s — Lot M1823200 (Best by 4/30/2026).
Regular M&M’s — Lot L450ARCLV03 (Best by 12/1/2025); Lot L502FLHKP01 (Best by 1/1/2026); Lot L523CMHKP01 (Best by 6/30/2026); Lot L537GMHKP01 (Best by 9/1/2026).
20 states impacted
The affected products were distributed in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Consumers with milk, soy, or peanut allergies should discard the affected items immediately. However, the candies are considered safe for individuals without those allergies. For additional details, consumers can review the full recall notice on the FDA’s website.
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