CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
American Vines band Natural Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists recalled
American Licorice is recalling American Vines band Natural Vines Black Soft Licorice Twists, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 2 Oct 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0657-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63357
- Recalling firm
- American Licorice, Union City, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Oct 2012
- FDA classified
- 9 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 21 Nov 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Candy
Timeline
| 2 Oct 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +38 days |
| 21 Nov 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead in the product.
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
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
Where it was distributed
Nationwide distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm's internal sampling of the product found elevated levels of lead in the product.
Which lots are affected?
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
Where was it sold?
Nationwide distribution.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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