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American Licorice Co

4 recall records on file.

2012

4 records

Class IITerminatedRecall F-0657-2013

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

Reason for recall

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

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Event ID
63357
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
Product quantity
13796 Cases
Distribution pattern
Nationwide distribution.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial firm notification
E-Mail
Product type
Food
Recalling firm location
2477 Liston Way, Union City, CA, United States
Recall initiation date
10/02/2012
Center classification date
11/09/2012
Termination date
06/23/2015
Class IITerminatedRecall F-2148-2012

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

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.

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Event ID
62984
Code info
All candy
Product quantity
`1.5 million pounds, all varieties
Distribution pattern
Nationwide distribution.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial firm notification
Press Release
Product type
Food
Recalling firm location
2477 Liston Way, Union City, CA, United States
Recall initiation date
08/21/2012
Center classification date
09/19/2012
Termination date
06/23/2015
Class IITerminatedRecall F-2154-2012

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

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.

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Event ID
62984
Code info
All candy
Product quantity
~1.5 million pounds- all varieties
Distribution pattern
Nationwide distribution.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial firm notification
Press Release
Product type
Food
Recalling firm location
2477 Liston Way, Union City, CA, United States
Recall initiation date
08/21/2012
Center classification date
09/19/2012
Termination date
06/23/2015
Class IITerminatedRecall F-2167-2012

Product description

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

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.

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Event ID
62984
Code info
All candy
Product quantity
~1,5 million pounds, all products
Distribution pattern
Nationwide distribution.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial firm notification
Press Release
Product type
Food
Recalling firm location
2477 Liston Way, Union City, CA, United States
Recall initiation date
08/21/2012
Center classification date
09/19/2012
Termination date
06/23/2015