The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1798-2024·Announced 2024-09-18

Yummy Monkey Organics Popcorn Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Yummy Monkey Organics Real Movie Theater Popcorn is recalled because the label lists butter and ghee but fails to declare milk, a major allergen. Consumers with milk allergies should not consume this product.

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: FDA Class II recall for undeclared milk allergen. The label lists butter and ghee without explicitly declaring milk, creating risk for consumers with milk allergies. No illnesses have been reported per the source text.

Plain-English summary

Yummy Monkey Organics, LLC, through recalling firm Kester Foods LLC, is recalling Yummy Monkey Organics Real Movie Theater Popcorn made with purified ghee and Himalayan sea salt due to an undeclared milk allergen.

The label identifies butter and ghee as ingredients but does not explicitly declare milk, despite both butter and ghee being dairy products containing milk. This creates a serious risk for consumers with milk allergies or dairy sensitivity.

The affected product has UPC 9 96692 66654 2, net weight 5.25 oz (149g), with "ENJOY BY" dates of 9/21/24 and 10/13/24. The product was distributed in California and Oregon.

Consumers with milk allergies should not consume this product and should discard it. Anyone with concerns about potential exposure should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Yummy Monkey Organics Real Movie Theater Popcorn, Made With Purified Ghee & Himalayan Sea Salt. UPC 9 96692 66654 2, packaged in a Clear Polyethylene Gusseted Re-closable Bag measured 9 x 12 x 2". Net Wt. 5.25 oz (149g). Manufactured By: Yummy Monkey Organics, LLC 243 Grimes St.
Manufacturer
Kester Foods LLC
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • 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)

  • Batches with "ENJOY BY" 9/21/24 and 10/13/24

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CA
  • OR