The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1243-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Chewing Gum Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

ELITE MUST cherry-flavored sugar-free chewing gum (UPC 77245110764) is being recalled nationwide due to potential Salmonella contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a Critical severity level per the rubric. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen, and nationwide distribution increases the scope of potential exposure.

Plain-English summary

ELITE MUST cherry-flavored sugar-free chewing gum (UPC 77245110764, net weight .99 oz/28g), manufactured by ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD, is being recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall because all lots of the affected product may contain Salmonella.

The product was distributed nationwide in the United States. Consumers should stop consuming the product and dispose of it. Anyone who has already consumed this product should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
ELITE MUST CHERRY FLAVORED SUGAR FREE CHEWING GUM UPC:77245110764 NET WT. .99oz (28 g)
Manufacturer
ELITE CONFECTIONERY LTD
Category
Food — Chewing Gum
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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