Red Vines Black Licorice Twists — Class II food recall F-2148-2012
Terminated recall by American Licorice Co, reported 2012-09-26, distributed nationwide. CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of le
| Recall number | F-2148-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | American Licorice Co, Union City, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-08-21 |
| Classified | 2012-09-19 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-09-26 |
| Terminated | 2015-06-23 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 1.5 million |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00041364002835 |
Product
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
Reason for recall
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
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