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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 21, 2012 (14 years ago)

Red Vines Black Licorice Twists recall

Recalled by American Licorice Co · Union City, CA, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

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.

Some of these cause harm only with repeated exposure (lead in spices, for example), others act within hours (histamine poisoning from spoiled fish). All chemical contamination recalls.

What was recalled

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

Quantity: `1.5 million pounds, all varieties

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

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Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide distribution.

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
American Licorice Co
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Aug 21, 2012
In FDA report of
Sep 26, 2012
Terminated
Jun 23, 2015
FDA recall number
F-2148-2012 · event 62984
Official record
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Also recalled with it (2 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Chemical / toxin

RED VINES Mixed Bites

Reason CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.

American Licorice Co Nationwide F-2154-2012
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Chemical / toxin

Original Snaps Classic Chewy Candy

Reason CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.

American Licorice Co Nationwide F-2167-2012

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