American Licorice Co: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-2154-2012)

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 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

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 21, 2012

Date Posted: September 26, 2012

Recall Number: F-2154-2012

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