Licorice Recall

Please check your inventory for the following recalled items.  Please dispose of all recalled items.  Remember, there is always the possibility that your program may have received these items from food salvage, local donations, food drives or purchases.  On September 5, 2008, Lucky Country Inc. of Lincolnton, NC recalled all of its natural black licorice products from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington State due to elevated levels of lead.

Recent tests performed by the California Department of Public Health and the Food and Drug Administration showed that Lucky Country Aussie Style Soft Gourmet Licorice Black (All Natural) in 1.5 lb bags contained a lead level exceeding the level permitted in candy.

Because of this finding, Lucky Country is voluntarily recalling all of its Lucky Country Aussie Style Soft Gourmet Licorice Black (All Natural) from the market. In addition to the 1.5 lb bags, Lucky Country also manufactures this natural black licorice product in 6 oz and 3 lb bags, and in a 1 lb tub.
For full details on the recall, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/luckycountry08_08.html