Food Enforcement F-2154-2012

CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Report Date

September 26, 2012

Recall Initiation

August 21, 2012

Product Information

Product description
RED VINES Mixed Bites; Red and Black licorice mixed bites. UPC: 4136400288 and 4136451277. Family Mix Half Pallet; UPD 4136421697; Family Mix PDQ; UPC 4136455297; Mixed Original Red/Black Licorice Bag Pallet; UPC 413466283; Family Mix 1/4 pallet; UPC 4136424097; 96/5 ox mixed floor display; UPC 4136454279; Mixed 4 lb Jar Pallet 120 original Red/30 Black licorice; UPC 4136421543; Family Mix Pallet: UPC 3146436097; American Licorice Company Union City, CA
Product quantity
~1.5 million pounds- all varieties
Product type
Food
Reason for recall
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
Initial firm notification
Press Release
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-2154-2012
Event ID
62984
Recall initiation date
August 21, 2012
Center classification date
September 19, 2012
Code info
All candy
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