The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0630-2019·Announced 2018-11-28

Gilster-Mary Lee Recalls Microwave Popcorn for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Gilster-Mary Lee is recalling microwave popcorn distributed by Schnuck Markets in Missouri because the product contains butter but fails to declare milk on the label.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation is recalling 221 cases of Microwave Movie Theater Butter Popcorn, Naturally Flavored, Net Wt. 19.8 OZ. The product was distributed by Schnuck Markets, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri, to one customer distribution center in Missouri.

The recall was initiated because the buttered popcorn contains a milk ingredient (butter) but fails to declare milk on the label. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

Consumers who purchased this product should check the label for the code OCT 12 19 G9. If the product matches this description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Microwave Movie Theater Butter Popcorn, Naturally Flavored, Net Wt. 19.8 OZ (1 lb 3.8 OZ), Distributed by Schnuck Markets, Inc. St. Louis, MO 63146
Affected units
221

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • OCT 12 19 G9

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: