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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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