FDA recalls · F-2148-2012
American Licorice Co recall
- FoodRed 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
- ReasonCA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
- ClassClass II: the food could cause temporary or treatable health problems
- StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2015-06-23
- DatesFirm started it 2012-08-21. In FDA's enforcement report 2012-09-26.
- Sold inNationwide distribution.
- Amount`1.5 million pounds, all varieties
- CodesAll candy
- FirmAmerican Licorice Co, Union City, CA · Voluntary: Firm initiated
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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-2148-2012. Class meanings: FDA.