The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2110-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Lucky Country Soft Licorice Recalled for Lead Contamination

Lucky Country, Inc. is recalling 1,577 trays of Aussie-Style Soft Licorice due to lead contamination. The product was distributed in Arizona, California, and Utah.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves lead contamination, which is a significant health hazard. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with significant injury or property damage reports, or high-risk contaminants, are rated Severe.

Plain-English summary

Lucky Country, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 1,577 trays of Aussie-Style Lucky Country Soft Licorice. The product is packaged in 1.5 lb. bags, with 18 bags per tray. The recall is due to lead contamination.

The affected product is identified by Lot A3057 and UPC Code 817795000944. The recall was initiated on August 8, 2012, and was classified as Class II by the FDA. The product was distributed in Arizona, California, and Utah.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The recall was terminated on December 18, 2012.

The recalled product

Product
Aussie-Style Lucky Country Soft Licorice in 1.5 lb. bags. The product is packaged 1.5lb x 18 bags per tray.
Manufacturer
Lucky Country, Inc.
Category
Food — Candy / Confectionery
Hazard
Affected units
1,577

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 (2)

  • Lot A3057
  • UPC Code 817795000944

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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