The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1883-2014·Announced 2014-04-30

Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination

American Pop Corn Co is recalling Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn due to potential contamination with stainless steel metal fragments.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a physical hazard (metal fragments) that poses a significant risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

American Pop Corn Co is recalling Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn, Butter, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The recall involves 3,394 units of the product. The specific product is identified by the Best By date 03/27/15 (Julian date 4086). The individual carton UPC is 028190007876, the 12-ct case UPC is 10028190007804, and the 48-ct case UPC is 128190487873.

The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with stainless steel metal fragments. This is a Class II recall, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Distribution was made to CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, and WI. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop using it if found.

The recalled product

Product
Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Butter, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The cartons are packaged 12-cartons/case. Individual carton UPC 028190007876, on the 12-ct case - UPC 10028190007804 and 48-ct case UPC 128190487873 American Pop Corn Company, Sioux City, IA.
Manufacturer
American Pop Corn Co
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard
Affected units
3,394

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)

  • Best By 03/27/15 (Julian date) 4086

Distribution

Distributed in 22 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by American Pop Corn Co under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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