Consumers advised not to eat additional ‘Jolly Rancher’ products
Following an updated Food Alert For Action issued by the Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland is advising consumers not to buy or consume additional ‘Jolly Rancher’ products as they are potentially unsafe and do not meet UK market legal requirements.
The additional products are Jolly Rancher Filled Pops and Jolly Rancher Freeze Dried Candy, and follow a previous warning about other products issued in June 2025.
The affected products contain Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH), which isn’t allowed in food in the UK.
While there is no immediate cause for concern for consumers that have eaten these products, as the food safety risk is low, MOAH is a known genotoxic carcinogen and may pose a safety risk - particularly if consumed regularly, over a sustained period.
If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead, dispose of them at home. If you are concerned, notify your Local Authority for the area in which you purchased the products.
Full list of affected products (all flavours, batches and date codes) –
- Jolly Rancher Hard Candy
- Jolly Rancher ‘Misfits’ Gummies
- Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1
- Jolly Ranchers Berry Gummies
- Jolly Rancher Filled Pops
- Jolly Rancher Freeze Dried Candy