The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2148-2012·Announced 2012-09-26

Red Vines Black Licorice Twists Recalled Due to Elevated Lead Levels

American Licorice Co is recalling Red Vines Black Licorice Twists because the California Department of Public Health found elevated lead levels in random samples.

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 the presence of elevated lead levels in a food product constitutes a significant health hazard, aligning with the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

American Licorice Co is recalling approximately 1.5 million pounds of Red Vines Black Licorice Twists in all varieties. The recall was initiated after the California Department of Public Health collected random samples of the product and identified elevated levels of lead.

The affected products are distributed nationwide and include various package configurations such as one-pound packs, 5-oz tray packs, 7-oz laydown bags, 8-oz jumbo hanging bags, 2.5-oz bars, and 4-lb jars. The product is manufactured by American Licorice Company in Union City, CA.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
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
Manufacturer
American Licorice Co
Category
Food — Candy
Hazard

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Lot numbers (1)

  • All candy

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by American Licorice Co under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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