FDA announces recall on M&M’s products in several states, including Kentucky

• The FDA is recalling several M&M’s products due to the presence of undeclared allergens.
• The recall affects over 6,000 units of repackaged Peanut and classic M&M’s.
• Affected products lack proper labeling for milk, soy, and peanuts.
• The recalled items were distributed in 20 states, including Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is recalling several packages of M&M’s after unidentified allergens were found in repackaged products distributed in 20 states, including Kentucky.

The recall was issued by Beacon Promotions Inc. on Jan. 26 and classified by the FDA on Feb. 4. It affects more than 6,000 units that were repackaged without proper labeling to warn consumers they may contain milk, soy and peanuts.

The FDA labeled the recall as Class II, meaning consumption of the products could cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” Here’s what to know.

M&M’s products distributed in 20 states being recalled by FDA

The voluntary recall includes 1.3-ounce packs of Peanut M&M’s and classic M&M’s sold in various branded promotional packages. The recalled peanut M&M’s feature “Make Your Mark” labels, lot code M1823200, and a best-before date of April 30, 2026.

The recalled classic M&M’s were distributed in multiple promotional formats and include four lot codes.

• L450ARCLV03: best by Dec. 1, 2025
• L502FLHKP01: best by Jan. 1, 2026
• L523CMHKP01: best by June 30, 2026
• L537GMHKP01: best by Sept. 1, 2026

Which states are being impacted by the recall?

The recalled products were distributed in 20 states, including Kentucky. Other affected states are Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

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