FDA-Food2012-09-26Class II

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

American Licorice Co
Hazard

CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.

Sold states
Nationwide distribution.
Affected count
~1,5 million pounds, all products
Manufactured in
2477 Liston Way, Union City, CA, United States
Products
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

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-2167-2012

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