The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0821-2018·Announced 2018-02-21

Star Wars Caramel Popcorn Recalled for Grain Beetle Contamination

Ross Acquisitions Company is recalling Star Wars tin caramel popcorn due to a customer report of grain beetles in the product.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard is insect contamination (grain beetles), which is a low-risk contamination compared to high-risk pathogens or structural defects, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for minor labeling or low-risk contamination issues.

Plain-English summary

Ross Acquisitions Company is recalling 9,800 units of Star Wars Tin with Caramel Popcorn, net weight 3.5 oz (99g). The product is distributed by Galerie Hebron, Kentucky, and carries UPC 7 68395 51585 0. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by a customer that the popcorn contains grain beetles.

The affected product is identified by the following codes: Best By 30SEPT2018, Packing Lot Code 76579 324 A3 HB, Product Lot Code (Tin) 30830 3455-0349/50 244, and Food Lot Code (On Bag of Popcorn) A7262. The product contains milk and soy and may contain tree nuts and peanuts.

The product was shipped to the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WI. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and lot code. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the distributor or retailer for a refund or replacement, as per standard recall procedures.

The recalled product

Product
STAR WARS TIN WITH CARAMEL POPCORN NET WT 3.5 oz (99g) CONTAINS MILK AND SOY, MAY CONTAIN TREE NUTS AND PEANUTS DISTRIBUTED BY GALERIE HEBRON, KENTUCKY 41048 UPC 7 68395 51585 0
Manufacturer
Ross Acquisitions Company
Category
Food — Snacks / Popcorn
Hazard
Affected units
9,800

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 (3)

  • BESTBY 30SEPT2018 Packing Lot Code 76579 324 A3 HB
  • Product Lot Code (Tin) 30830 3455-0349/50 244
  • Food Lot Code (On Bag of Popcorn) A7262

Distribution

Distributed in 20 states:

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