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M&M's recalled because they may contain peanut butter

Some packages of M&M's have been recalled due to possible undeclared peanut butter in the containers.

The Food and Drug Administration said the candy company issued a voluntary recall for M&M's 3.4 oz milk chocolate theater boxes with UPC #40000294764.

According to the FDA, the boxes may contain peanut butter, which is not listed in the ingredients on the box.
No adverse reactions have been reported, the FDA says.
The boxes included in the recall were shipped to 30 states, including Georgia, between May 8 and July 1, 2014.
Check boxes for the following lot numbers:
417DH4JP09 417EM4JP10 417FM4JP09 418AG4JP10 418BG4JP10 418CG4JP10 418DM4JP09 418EG4JP10 419AM4JP09
417EG4JP09 417FG4JP09 417FM4JP10 418AM4JP09 418BM4JP10 418CM4JP10 418DM4JP10 418EM4JP09 419AM4JP10
417EG4JP10 417FG4JP10 418AG4JP09 418AM4JP10 418CG4JP09 418DG4JP10 418EG4JP09 418EM4JP10 419BM4JP10
               
                 
                 

Mars Chocolate will work with retail customers to ensure that the recalled product is not on store shelves.  In the event that consumers believe they have purchased this item and have allergy concerns, they should return this product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.  Consumers with questions or concerns may call our toll-free number:   1-800-627-7852. This number will be operational Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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