The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1884-2014·Announced 2014-04-30

Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn Recalled for Metal Fragment Contamination

American Pop Corn Co is recalling Jolly Time Extra Butter microwave popcorn due to potential contamination with stainless steel metal fragments.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

American Pop Corn Co is recalling 148 cases of Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Extra Butter, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with stainless steel metal fragments.

The affected product is distributed in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. The specific product code is Best By 03/31/15 (Julian date) 4090.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and Best By date listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Extra Butter, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The cartons are packaged 12-cartons/case. Individual carton - UPC 028190008477, on the 12 count case - UPC 10028190008474 and 48 ct shipper with UPC 128190488474 American Pop Corn Company, Sioux City, IA.
Manufacturer
American Pop Corn Co
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard
Affected units
148

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 03/31/15 (Julian date) 4090

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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