FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number F-2148-2012
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
Published September 26, 2012 · Recall initiated: August 21, 2012
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Press Release
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- American Licorice Co
- Distributor
- Nationwide distribution.
- Lot
- All candy
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- food
- Country
- United States
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