The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0687-2023·Announced 2023-04-05

Almost Famous Popcorn Poppy Chow recalled for undeclared peanut allergen

Rieckhoff Family Businesses is recalling Almost Famous Popcorn Poppy Chow because peanuts are listed in ingredients but omitted from the allergen statement. Consumers with peanut allergies may be at serious risk.

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: This is FDA Class II allergen mislabeling involving a common allergen (peanuts) with potentially severe health consequences. No illnesses have been reported in the source text. This meets the rubric criterion for High severity: 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens.'

Plain-English summary

Rieckhoff Family Businesses, Inc. is recalling Almost Famous Popcorn Poppy Chow, 9.9 oz bags (UPC 8 5001151513), due to a labeling error.

The product contains peanuts, which are declared in the ingredients statement. However, peanuts are not declared in the allergen contains statement on the package. This mislabeling creates a risk to consumers with peanut allergies who rely on allergen statements to identify and avoid products containing peanuts.

The recalled product was distributed to retail stores in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. Affected lots are Lots 1-71 with expiration dates ranging from May 6, 2023 to July 15, 2023. Approximately 2,881 bags are included in the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Almost Famous Popcorn Poppy Chow, 9.9 oz bag (UPC 8 5001151513)
Manufacturer
Rieckhoff Family Businesses, Inc.
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut
  • mislabeling

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 (4)

  • Lots 1-71
  • Expiration Dates May 6
  • 2023 - July 15
  • 2023

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

  • CO
  • IA
  • IL
  • KS
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • ND
  • NE
  • SD
  • TX
  • UT
  • WI