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.
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
| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 041364084817 | loor 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 | --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
Where it was distributed
Nationwide distribution.
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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