Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
RED VINES Mixed Bites Recalled by American Licorice Co Due to CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples...
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact American Licorice Co directly.
Affected Products
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
Quantity: ~1.5 million pounds- all varieties
Why Was This Recalled?
CA Dept. of Public Health collected random samples of Red Vines Black Licorice and found elevated levels of lead in the product.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About American Licorice Co
American Licorice Co has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report