American Licorice Co: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-2167-2012)

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:

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

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 21, 2012

Date Posted: September 26, 2012

Recall Number: F-2167-2012

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 products

Code Information:

All candy

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated