The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0657-2013·Announced 2012-11-21

American Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists Recalled for Lead Contamination

American Licorice Co is recalling specific lots of American Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists due to elevated lead levels found during internal sampling.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk contaminant (lead) in a food product. While no illnesses are reported, the presence of elevated lead levels poses a significant health risk, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

American Licorice Co is recalling 13,796 cases of American Vines band Natural Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists, 8 oz (226g). The product was processed and packaged in Union City, CA, and distributed nationwide. The recall was initiated after the firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead.

The affected date codes are 01 04 13, 01 05 13, 01 26 13, 01 27 13, 03 02 13, 03 16 13, 04 07 13, 04 09 13, and 04 19 13. The date code is printed on a white sticker located on the back of the package. The recall includes various case and display configurations, including 6-ct, 12-ct, 36/8oz, and 18/8oz displays.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check the date code on the back of the package. If the date code matches one of the listed codes, consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return it or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

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:
Manufacturer
American Licorice Co
Category
Food — Candy / Licorice
Hazard
Affected units
13,796

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (10)

  • 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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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