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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number F-2154-2012

RED 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

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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