Why it was recalled
Firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead in the product.
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
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
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
Where it was sold
Nationwide distribution.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0657-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 2, 2012
- FDA report date
- Nov 21, 2012
- Quantity
- 13796 Cases
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- American Licorice Co
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0657-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Union City
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 63357
- Address
- 2477 Liston Way
- Code information
- 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
- Postal code
- 94587-1913
- Report date
- Nov 21, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0657-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- American Licorice Co
- Product quantity
- 13796 Cases
- Termination date
- Jun 23, 2015
- Reason for recall
- Firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead in the product.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- 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
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide distribution.
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 2, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Nov 9, 2012