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F-2148-2012 Class II Terminated

Recalled by American Licorice Co — Union City, CA

Recall Details

Product Type
Food
Report Date
September 26, 2012
Initiation Date
August 21, 2012
Termination Date
June 23, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
`1.5 million pounds, all varieties

Product Description

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.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide distribution.

Code Information

All candy

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