Reported Sep 26, 2012 · Terminated
Red Vines Black Licorice Twists; No preservatives and Always Fat Free Packaged in the following configurations
American Licorice Co.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: American Licorice Co · 2477 Liston Way · Union City, CA · 94587-1913
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Red Vines Black Licorice Twists; No preservatives and Always Fat Free Packaged in the following configurations
4 of 4 products
| Model / number | Product as published |
|---|---|
4136451277 | and 4136450277; 7 oz Black Licorice Laydown Bag |
4136454347 | 8 oz Jumbo Black twists hanging bag |
4136400231 | 2.5 oz Black Licorice Bar; 4 lb Black Licorice Jar |
413400103 | Ingredients: Molasses, Wheat Flour, corn Syrup, Caramel Coloring, Licorice Extract, Salt and Anise Flavor. American Licorice Company Union City, CA |
- Lot codes and dates
- All candy
- Amount recalled
- `1.5 million pounds, all varieties
This recall covers 3 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 2 are below.
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
Why it was recalled
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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