Terminated Class II

American Licorice Co

Recall F-2148-2012 · Union City, CA

Product

Red Vines Black Licorice Twists; No preservatives and Always Fat Free Packaged in the following configurations: One Pound Pac: Red and white Plastic bag with a window to display licorice twists. UPC 0 41364 00283 5; 5 oz Black Licorice Tray Pack; UPC 4136451277 and 4136450277; 7 oz Black Licorice Laydown Bag: UPC 4136454347: 8 oz Jumbo Black twists hanging bag; UPC 4136400231; 2.5 oz Black Licorice Bar; 4 lb Black Licorice Jar, UPC 413400103; Ingredients: Molasses, Wheat Flour, corn Syrup, Caramel Coloring, Licorice Extract, Salt and Anise Flavor. American Licorice Company Union City, CA

Reason for recall

CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution.

Quantity affected

`1.5 million pounds, all varieties

Recall type

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Lot / code info

All candy

Timeline

21 Aug 2012 initiated 19 Sep 2012 classified 26 Sep 2012 reported 23 Jun 2015 terminated

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