American Vines band Natural Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists — Class II food recall F-0657-2013
Terminated recall by American Licorice Co, reported 2012-11-21, distributed nationwide. Firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead in the product.
| Recall number | F-0657-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | American Licorice Co, Union City, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-10-02 |
| Classified | 2012-11-09 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-11-21 |
| Terminated | 2015-06-23 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 13,796 cases |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00041364084817 |
| Model numbers | 041364084817, 8481, 8483, 8484, 8485 |
Product
American Vines band Natural Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists; All Natural Ingredients, 8 oz (226g), No Preservatives, Product is processed and packaged by American Licorice Company, Union City, CA; Displays and Pallets info: ----6 ct. Case, Item: #8483, Case UPC: 00-41364 08483-8; ----12 ct. Case, Item: #8481, Case UPC: 100-41364 08481-4; ----36/8oz Combo Floor Display (Black Only), Item: #8484, Item UPC: 041364084817, Case UPC: 100-41364 08484-5; ----18/8oz Combo Wing Display (Black Only), Item: #8485, Item UPC: 041364084817, Case UPC: 100-41364 08485-2
Reason for recall
Firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead in the product.
Machine access
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