American Licorice Co: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-0657-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

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 Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 2, 2012

Date Posted: November 21, 2012

Recall Number: F-0657-2013

Event ID: 63357

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 13796 Cases

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

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated