The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0856-2024·Announced 2024-02-14

Popcorn Pre-Pop Recalled Due to Undeclared Yellow #5 Dye

County Fair Foods is recalling 42,000 bags of Popcorn Pre-Pop nationwide due to undeclared Yellow #5 dye. The voluntary recall was initiated because Yellow #5 was not declared on the product label.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a labeling error (undeclared food dye) with no reported illnesses or injuries. The recall is voluntary and precautionary in nature, fitting the rubric criteria for Moderate severity: minor labeling errors and voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

County Fair Foods, Inc. is recalling Popcorn Pre-Pop sold in 8-ounce bags due to undeclared Yellow #5. The recall affects 42,000 bags distributed nationwide through one direct consignee. The product is identified by code 00016019 Popcorn Pre-Pop IND 16.

Yellow #5 is a food dye that must be declared on product labels. People sensitive to food dyes may experience adverse effects if they consume this product without knowing it contains this additive. The undeclared ingredient poses a potential health risk for affected individuals.

County Fair Foods voluntarily initiated the recall after the labeling issue was identified. Consumers who have purchased Popcorn Pre-Pop with code 00016019 should not consume it and should contact their retailer for return or disposal options. The recall was terminated on March 1, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
Popcorn Pre-Pop in 8oz Polypropylene bag packaged 20 bags to a case
Manufacturer
County Fair Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard
  • undeclared-yellow-5
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • 00016019 Popcorn Pre-Pop IND 16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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