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…
Recalling firm: American Licorice Co
Why it was recalled
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
The exact 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
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Original FDA code information
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| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 041364002835 | nd 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 |
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2148-2012
- Event ID
- 62984
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Aug 21, 2012
- Reported
- Sep 26, 2012
- Classified
- Sep 19, 2012
- Terminated
- Jun 23, 2015
- Quantity
- `1.5 million pounds, all varieties
- Location
- Union City, CA, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Press Release
Where it was distributed
Nationwide distribution.
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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