PlainRecalls
FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: September 26, 2012 Initiated: August 21, 2012 #F-2167-2012

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

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
American Licorice Co
Units Affected
~1,5 million pounds, all products
Distribution
Nationwide distribution.
Location
Union City, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by American Licorice Co. Units affected: ~1,5 million pounds, all products.
Why was this product recalled?
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 26, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-2167-2012.