Class IITerminated in FDA datasetOct 2, 2012

American Vines band Natural Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists; All Natural

Recalling firm: American Licorice Co

Why it was recalled

Firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead in the product.

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The exact 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

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Original FDA code information

Affected Date Codes: 01 04 13, 01 05 13, 01 26 13, 01 27 13, 03 02 13, 03 16 13, 04 07 13, 04 09 13, 04 19 13; Date Code is printed on white sticker located on back of package

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC041364084817loor Display (Black Only), Item: #8484, Item UPC: 041364084817, Case UPC: 100-41364 08484-5; ----18/8oz Combo Wing Display (Black Only), Item: #8485, Item
UPC041364084817--18/8oz Combo Wing Display (Black Only), Item: #8485, Item UPC: 041364084817, Case UPC: 100-41364 08485-2

Recall details

Recall number
F-0657-2013
Event ID
63357
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Oct 2, 2012
Reported
Nov 21, 2012
Classified
Nov 9, 2012
Terminated
Jun 23, 2015
Quantity
13796 Cases
Location
Union City, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
E-Mail

Where it was distributed

Nationwide distribution.

FDA source record · F-0657-2013

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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