CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
RED Vines Mixed Bites recalled by American Licorice
American Licorice is recalling RED Vines Mixed Bites, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Aug 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-2154-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62984
- Recalling firm
- American Licorice, Union City, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Aug 2012
- FDA classified
- 19 Sep 2012
- Reported
- 26 Sep 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Candy
Timeline
| 21 Aug 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Sep 2012 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 26 Sep 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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.
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
RED VINES Mixed Bites; Red and Black licorice mixed bites. UPC: 4136400288 and 4136451277. Family Mix Half Pallet; UPD 4136421697; Family Mix PDQ; UPC 4136455297; Mixed Original Red/Black Licorice Bag Pallet; UPC 413466283; Family Mix 1/4 pallet; UPC 4136424097; 96/5 ox mixed floor display; UPC 4136454279; Mixed 4 lb Jar Pallet 120 original Red/30 Black licorice; UPC 4136421543; Family Mix Pallet: UPC 3146436097; American Licorice Company Union City, CA
Where it was distributed
Nationwide distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
Which lots are affected?
All candy
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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 62984This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Original Snaps Classic Chewy Candy recalled by American Licorice.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Original Snaps Classic Chewy Candy recalled by American Licorice | American Licorice | Lead & Heavy Metals | Nationwide | |
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