The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2167-2012·Announced 2012-09-26

American Licorice Recalls Original Snaps Classic Chewy Candy Due to Lead

American Licorice Co is recalling Original Snaps Classic Chewy Candy because the California Department of Public Health found elevated lead levels in a related product.

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 rubric specifies that FDA Class II recalls with significant injury or property damage reports, or structural defects, are Severe. While no specific injuries are reported in the text, the presence of lead contamination in a food product is a significant health hazard that aligns with the Severe classification for Class II recalls involving toxic substances.

Plain-English summary

American Licorice Co is recalling Original Snaps Classic Chewy Candy, packed in 5.5 oz bags, 4.5 oz theatre boxes, and 12 oz tins. The recall is being conducted because the California Department of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.

Approximately 1.5 million pounds of the affected candy were distributed nationwide. The recall covers all products with the following UPCs: 4136408300 (5.5 oz bags), 4136408302 (4.5 oz theatre boxes), 4136408295 (theatre box shippers), and 4136408299 (12 oz tins).

Consumers should stop using the recalled candy and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Original Snaps Classic Chewy Candy; packed in 5.5 oz bags, 4.5 oz theatre box and 12 oz. tins. UPC 5.5 oz - 4136408300; 4.5 oz Theatre Box UPC 4136408302; Theatre box shipper UPC 4136408295. 12 oz tin UPC 4136408299; American Licorice Company Union City, CA
Manufacturer
American Licorice Co
Category
Food — Candy
Hazard

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 (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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