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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
- Manufacturer
- Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Popcorn
- 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:
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