American Licorice Co recalls RED VINES Mixed Bites; Red and Black licorice mixed bites. UPC: 4136400288 and 4136451277. Family Mix Half Pallet; UPD

Recalled September 26, 2012 · FDA recall F-2154-2012 · American Licorice

Hazard

CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product. · FDA Class II

Units

~1.5 million pounds- all varieties

Sold at

Nationwide distribution.

Description

CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.

Product

RED VINES Mixed Bites; Red and Black licorice mixed bites. UPC: 4136400288 and 4136451277. Family Mix Half Pallet; UPD 4136421697; Family Mix PDQ; UPC 4136455297; Mixed Original Red/Black Licorice Bag Pallet; UPC 413466283; Family Mix 1/4 pallet; UPC 4136424097; 96/5 ox mixed floor display; UPC 4136454279; Mixed 4 lb Jar Pallet 120 original Red/30 Black licorice; UPC 4136421543; Family Mix Pallet: UPC 3146436097; American Licorice Company Union City, CA

Manufacturer(s)

American Licorice Co

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →