FDA recalls · F-2154-2012
American Licorice Co recall
- FoodRED VINES Mixed Bites; Red and Black licorice mixed bites. UPC: 4136400288 and 4136451277. Family Mix Half Pallet; UPD 4136421697; Family Mix PDQ; UPC 4136455297; Mixed Original Red/Black Licorice Bag Pallet; UPC 413466283; Family Mix 1/4 pallet; UPC 4136424097; 96/5 ox mixed floor display; UPC 4136454279; Mixed 4 lb Jar Pallet 120 original Red/30 Black licorice; UPC 4136421543; Family Mix Pallet: UPC 3146436097; 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-2154-2012. Class meanings: FDA.