Beacon Promotions Inc Recalls Repackaged M&Ms Due to Undeclared Milk, Soy, and Peanut Allergens
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Beacon Promotions Inc has voluntarily recalled 5,788 units of repackaged M&Ms candies across 20 states because they contain undeclared milk, soy, and peanuts.
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What Happened
Beacon Promotions Inc of Eagan, Minnesota, has initiated a voluntary recall of repackaged M&Ms candies. The recall was issued because the products contain undeclared allergens, specifically milk, soy, and peanuts. This poses a risk to consumers with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Repackaged M&Ms candies, Net Wt 1.3 oz, identified as Item BB458BG. A total of 5,788 units are affected. These products were distributed in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, FL, IA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MN, NC, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI.
The affected candies were labeled with 29 different promotional company names:
- Next Up
- Smith Pro
- Jaxport, Jacksonville Port Authority
- Climax Molybdenum, A Freeport-McMoRan Company
- University of Maryland, School of Public Policy
- Liberty University Environmental Health & Safety
- Subaru
- Trinity Cyb3r
- Candy Treats
- JSE, Jordan & Skala Engineers
- Dropbox DocSend
- PP, Prosperity Promotions
- Northwest Indian College Foundation
- FES Branding Solutions
- Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Companies
- merry maids Annual 26 Conference
- BW, Best Western
- Morgan Stanley
- tufin
- Compliments of Pioneer
- A.D. Morgan, Construction Manager, Design Builder, General Contractor
- Adobe
- xfinity
- Fundermax Interiors
- White Cup
- Acadia Commercial
- Aviagen
- ORG Expo
- Make Your Mark
Affected Lot Codes and Best By Dates:
- 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
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased or received these promotional products and have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, soy, or peanuts should not consume them. For nutrition facts, ingredient information, and additional details, consumers can visit https://hpgbrands.com/sugarspot-nutrition/.
Why This Matters
Undeclared allergens can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in individuals with specific food sensitivities. This recall ensures that consumers are alerted to the presence of milk, soy, and peanuts that were not listed on the packaging.
Source
FDA Recall Number: H-0462-2026. Information provided by the Food and Drug Administration.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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