FDA Food recall F-2148-2012
Red Vines Black Licorice Twists
- FDA Food
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2012-09-26
On 2012-09-26 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Red Vines Black Licorice Twists by American Licorice, citing CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
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| Agency | FDA Food |
|---|---|
| Recall number | F-2148-2012 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-08-21 |
| Published | 2012-09-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:48 UTC |
| Company | American Licorice |
| Distribution | US |
Product
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
Reason
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
Identifiers
| upc | 041364002835 |
|---|---|
| code_info | All candy |
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-2148-2012%22
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