Food Enforcement F-0657-2013

Firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead in the product.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Report Date

November 21, 2012

Recall Initiation

October 2, 2012

Product Information

Product description
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: 00-41364 08483-8; ----12 ct. Case, Item: #8481, Case UPC: 100-41364 08481-4; ----36/8oz Combo Floor Display (Black Only), Item: #8484, Item UPC: 041364084817, Case UPC: 100-41364 08484-5; ----18/8oz Combo Wing Display (Black Only), Item: #8485, Item UPC: 041364084817, Case UPC: 100-41364 08485-2
Product quantity
13796 Cases
Product type
Food
Reason for recall
Firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead in the product.
Initial firm notification
E-Mail
Distribution pattern
Nationwide distribution.

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
American Licorice Co
Address
2477 Liston Way

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Codes & Dates

Recall number
F-0657-2013
Event ID
63357
Recall initiation date
October 2, 2012
Center classification date
November 9, 2012
Code info
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
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