MODERATE RISK Terminated F-2148-2012

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

Recalled by American Licorice Co

Classification

Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.

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.

Product Details

Product Quantity
`1.5 million pounds, all varieties
Product Type
Food
Code Info
All candy
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern
Nationwide distribution.
Company Location
Union City, CA, 94587-1913

Timeline

Report Date
09/26/2012
Recall Initiated
08/21/2012
Classification Date
09/19/2012
Termination Date
06/23/2015

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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