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Jolly Rancher Sweets recalled over Safety Concerns
7 months ago •source food.gov.uk
United Kingdom
Update Date: 16 January 2026Two additional products have been included in Update 1: Jolly Rancher Filled Pops and Jolly Rancher Freeze Dried Candy. In addition, all flavors of all Jolly Rancher products mentioned in the previous version are included in this update. The affected products contain Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH), making them unsafe to eat.
- Product Name: Jolly Rancher Filled Pops (all flavours)
- Pack size: All pack sizes
- Batch code: All batch codes
- Best before: All dates
- Product Name: Jolly Rancher Freeze Dried Candy (all flavours)
- Pack size: All pack sizes
- Batch code: All batch codes
- Best before: All dates
Source: www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-fafa-02-2025-update-1
The Hershey Company has issued a recall for Jolly Rancher confectionery products in the UK due to the presence of Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons (MOSH), which are not compliant with UK food safety laws. This product was distributed in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. The issue was identified through collaboration with the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The recall was initiated in 2024.
Product recalled:
- Product Name: Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Pack size: All pack sizes, Batch code: All batch codes, Best before: All dates
- Product Name: Jolly Rancher ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Pack size: All pack sizes, Batch code: All batch codes, Best before: All dates
- Product Name: Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, Pack size: All pack sizes, Batch code: All batch codes, Best before: All dates
- Product Name: Jolly Ranchers Berry Gummies, Pack size: All pack sizes, Batch code: All batch codes, Best before: All dates
Risk statement: Although the levels consumers are exposed to are likely to be low, they may present a risk to health because they contain Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons, (MOAH), and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons, (MOSH). Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern, especially in younger age groups and where consumers eat a lot of the products or eat them regularly.
MOAH can cause damage to DNA and has the potential to increase the risk of cancer, particularly if consumed in high quantities over a prolonged period of time. MOAH is a genotoxic carcinogen, therefore no exposure is without risk to human health.
Source: www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-fafa-02-2025
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