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Recall Number: F-2148-2012

Why was 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?

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

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American Licorice Co recall in Union City, CA details
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  • City: Union City

  • State: California

  • Country: United States

  • Classification: Class II

  • Classification Date: 2012-09-19

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

  • Product Description: 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

  • Report Date: 2012-09-26

  • Product Type: Food

  • Company: American Licorice Co

  • Status: Terminated

  • Recall Number: F-2148-2012

  • Postal Code: 94587-1913

  • Recall Initiation Date: 2012-08-21

  • Recall End Date: 2015-06-23

  • Event ID: 62984

  • Distribution Pattern: Nationwide distribution.

  • Voluntary Or Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated

  • Initial Firm Notification: Press Release

  • Extra Info: All candy

  • Product Quantity: `1.5 million pounds, all varieties

  • Address: 2477 Liston Way

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