M&M's Recall Issued Ahead of Valentine's Day—What to Know

Beacon Promotions of Eagan, Minnesota, is recalling some of its repackaged M&M's products because of undeclared allergens, according to two separate notices from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recall includes 1.3-ounce clear plastic packs of Peanut M&M’s and classic M&M’s sold in various branded promotional packaging in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The recalled Peanut M&M’s have “Make Your Mark” labels, a lot code of M1823200, and a best-by date of 4/30/2026. This recall includes 541 units.

The recalled classic M&M’s were distributed in multiple promotional formats, including corporate and event branding such as Subaru, Adobe, Morgan Stanley, Best Western, Dropbox DocSend, and Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Companies. Check the FDA notice for a full list of company names. A total of 5,788 units is involved in this recall.

The affected lot codes and best-by dates for the classic M&Ms packs include:

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

The M&Ms may contain milk, soy, and peanuts, but the product packaging does not list the required allergen warnings. According to Food Allergy Research & Education, allergic reactions to soy are typically mild and produce symptoms such as hives, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and itching, but reactions can be unpredictable.

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A peanut allergy produces similar symptoms and is also the most common cause of anaphylaxis in relation to foods, which can be life threatening, according to the Mayo Clinic. There's also a risk of anaphylaxis with a milk allergy.

If you experience severe allergic reaction symptoms, such as trouble breathing, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. If you have the repackaged M&Ms and are allergic or have sensitivities to any of these ingredients, do not eat them and throw them out.

The FDA has classified the recall as Class II, meaning that the supplements may cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."