# Major Recall Alert: Paw Patrol, Mickey Mouse, and SpongeBob SquarePants Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies, Plus More, Recalled Due to Unapproved Color Additive - Chlorophyllin Copper Complex
Consumers, take note: Bendon Publishing has issued a significant recall on several of its popular heart-shaped gummy candies due to the inclusion of an unapproved color additive, chlorophyllin copper complex. This recall affects beloved children’s characters like Paw Patrol, Mickey Mouse, SpongeBob SquarePants, Stitch, and Toy Story. If you or your loved ones have purchased these treats, here’s what you need to know.
## Why This Recall is Important
The recall involves specific candy products that are widely consumed by children. Chlorophyllin copper complex is an unapproved color additive that has not undergone the necessary evaluations to ensure its safety for use in food products. Consuming unapproved additives may result in potential health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children. Regulatory agencies prioritize ensuring all food additives are safe, so the presence of this chemical raises concerns.
Acting swiftly to address the issue is critical to minimize potential risks associated with these products. Bendon Publishing has already started notifying consumers via email.
## Details of the Recall
The following products, distributed by Bendon Publishing, are subject to the recall:
- **Paw Patrol Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies (Mixed Fruit)**
- **Net Weight**: 7 oz (200g)
- **Packaging**: Cardboard box with heart-shaped top
- **UPC**: 805219643846
- **Mickey Mouse Heart-Shaped Gummies (Mixed Fruit)**
- **Net Weight**: 7 oz (200g)
- **Packaging**: Cardboard box with heart-shaped top
- **UPC**: 805219643853
- **Stitch Heart-Shaped Gummies (Tropical)**
- **Net Weight**: 7 oz (200g)
- **Packaging**: Cardboard box with heart-shaped top
- **UPC**: 805219643860
- **SpongeBob SquarePants Heart-Shaped Gummy Candy (Tropical)**
- **Net Weight**: 7 oz (200g)
- **Packaging**: Cardboard box with heart-shaped top
- **UPC**: 805219644225
- **Toy Story Multipack Size Gummies (Mixed Fruit)**
- **Net Weight**: 6.35 oz (180g) (includes 20 mini packs at 0.4 oz each)
- **Packaging**: Plastic bag
- **UPC**: 805219643914
For reference, here’s an **image of the affected products**:
## What You Should Do
If you have purchased any of the products listed above, take the following steps immediately:
1. **Stop Consumption**: Do not eat these gummy candies or serve them to children.
2. **Dispose Properly**: Safely discard the products to ensure no one consumes them accidentally.
3. **Contact Bendon Publishing**: Check your email for recall updates or reach out to Bendon Publishing for more information about refunds or product returns.
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