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FDA Food recall F-0657-2013

American Vines band Natural Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists

On 2012-11-21 the FDA classified a Class II recall of American Vines band Natural Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists by American Licorice, citing firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead in the product.

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AgencyFDA Food
Recall numberF-0657-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-10-02
Published2012-11-21
Last updated2026-09-13 11:48 UTC
CompanyAmerican Licorice
DistributionUS

Product

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

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

Identifiers

upc0041364084838
upc041364084817
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;…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

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:48 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0657-2013%22

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