FDA Recalls M&M's in 20 States Over Missing Allergen Labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified a recall of certain repackaged M&M's products after discovering the candies were sold without the proper allergen labeling.

Beacon Promotions Inc. recalled more than 6,000 units of M&M's candies sold in Texas and 19 other states on Jan. 26 because the packaging failed to disclose that the products may contain milk, soy, and peanuts, according to the FDA.

Food recalls involving undeclared allergens are among the FDA’s most common and potentially dangerous enforcement actions.

On Feb. 4, the FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning consumption may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.

How to identify the recalled M&M’s

The recalled products include M&M’s with the following lot codes and “best by” dates:

• L450ARCLV03 with a "best by" date of 12/1/2025
• L502FLHKP01 with a "best by" date of 1/1/2026
• L523CMHKP01 with a "best by" date of 6/30/2026
• L537GMHKP01 with a "best by" date of 9/1/2026

States where the M&M’s were recalled

The products were distributed in 20 states, including Texas, according to the FDA. The full list includes:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• California
• Florida
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• New York
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington
• Wisconsin

What to do with your M&M's

Consumers with allergies or sensitivities to milk, soy or peanuts should not eat the recalled M&M’s or Peanut M&M’s, as doing so could cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. The products should be discarded.

Consumers without these allergies do not need to take action. The recall was issued due to a labeling error, not because the candy itself is unsafe to eat.