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,

FDA recall notice · announced September 26, 2012 · American Licorice Co

Class II FDA/FSIS Class II: use may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The product

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.

Notes

Distribution: Nationwide distribution.
Lot/code information: All candy
Quantity: ~1,5 million pounds, all products
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- 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 (F-2154-2012)
- 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 (F-2148-2012)
- 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 (F-2167-2012)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.