American Licorice Co: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-2148-2012)

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:

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

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 21, 2012

Date Posted: September 26, 2012

Recall Number: F-2148-2012

Event ID: 62984

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: `1.5 million pounds, all varieties

Code Information:

All candy

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated