WHY THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED
Chemical concern
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
Product description & recall reason
The recall record describes “Red Vines Black Licorice Twists; No preservatives and Always Fat Free Packaged in the following configurations: One P…”; the source reports: “CA Dept.”
Based on the official recall record; packaging and sales claims have not been verified. Verify with the official source ↗
Identify the product
- Product description
- 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; 7 oz Black Licorice Laydown Bag: UPC 4136454347: 8 oz Jumbo Black twists hanging bag; UPC 4136400231; 2.5 oz Black Licorice Bar; 4 lb Black Licorice Jar, UPC 413400103; Ingredients: Molasses, Wheat Flour, corn Syrup, Caramel Coloring, Licorice Extract, Salt and Anise Flavor. American Licorice Company Union City, CA
- Brand
- Not supplied by this source
- Lot, batch, UPC & other codes
- All candy
- Quantity
- `1.5 million pounds, all varieties
Where it came from & where it went
- Recalling firm
- American Licorice Co
- Recalling firm address
- 2477 Liston Way; Union City; CA; 94587-1913; United States
- Product production / origin location
- Not supplied by this source
- Distribution — source wording
- Nationwide distribution.
States identified in the source
Nationwide — includes all U.S. states.