Original Snaps Classic Chewy Candy — Class II food recall F-2167-2012
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-2167-2012 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination |
Product
Original Snaps Classic Chewy Candy; packed in 5.5 oz bags, 4.5 oz theatre box and 12 oz. tins. UPC 5.5 oz - 4136408300; 4.5 oz Theatre Box UPC 4136408302; Theatre box shipper UPC 4136408295. 12 oz tin UPC 4136408299; 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.
Machine access
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