FDA recalls · F-2167-2012
American Licorice Co recall
- FoodOriginal Snaps Classic Chewy Candy; packed in 5.5 oz bags, 4.5 oz theatre box and 12 oz. tins. UPC 5.5 oz - 4136408300; 4.5 oz Theatre Box UPC 4136408302; Theatre box shipper UPC 4136408295. 12 oz tin UPC 4136408299; 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 products
- 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-2167-2012. Class meanings: FDA.