Pokémon® Valentine Cards and Pops™ recalled for metal fragments

Friday, February 15, 2008

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians to the recall of a Valentine’s Day candy product that may contain metal fragments.

Sherwood Brands LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 400,000 packages of Pokémon® branded "Valentine Cards and Pops™" (Item# 073964209109 and Item# 073964289804), because of reports that metal fragments were found in two lollipops purchased in Florida. There are no reports of injury. People who bite into or swallow a metal fragment could possibly be injured.

The products being recalled are packages of ten and thirty Pokémon branded Valentine cards and lollipops featuring a variety of characters.

Sherwood Brands is advising its distribution network to remove the Pokémon branded Valentine cards and lollipops from the shelves immediately. The product was sold at retailers nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased the above products are advised not to consume them and to return them to Sherwood Brands for a full refund.

Send affected products to:
Sherwood Brands LLC
Attn: Product Recall
350 Shaw Drive,
Keysville, VA 23947

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