Black Licorice Recalled Over Lead Levels

Officials are warning consumers against eating black licorice candy produced by a California company because it contains high levels of lead. The California Department of Public Health issued the warning yesterday against 16-ounce bags of Red Vines Black Licorice Twists with the label "Best Before 020413." The manufacturer, American Licorice Co. of Union City, has issued a voluntary recall for the tainted batch, which was distributed inside and outside of California, though exact places aren't specified. Tests show the product contains levels of lead that are more than twice the recommended daily limit for young children. (More recall stories.)