Popcorn recalls

There are 95 popcorn recalls on record in the United States, going back to 2012, with the most recent reported on 26 Aug 2026. 7 are still listed as ongoing by the FDA or USDA. The most common reason is foreign material. 19 were Class I, the most serious level, where use could cause serious harm.

Total recalls95since 2012

Last 12 months10reported

Class I1920% of total

Ongoing7latest 26 Aug 2026

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Oct '24 0 2 0Jan '25 1 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0 0Oct 1 0 0Jan '26 1 0 0Apr 1 3 0Jul 4 0

Severity split

Class I 19 20%Class II 68 72%Class III 8 8%

Why popcorn is recalled

Companies

Brands

By year

202699%
202522%
202499%
202377%
202222%
202144%
20201617%
201966%
201866%
201755%

Ongoing popcorn recalls

7 active

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
26 Aug 2026Food	CLASS III	Belgian Chocolate Toffee Gourmet Popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector	Prospector Popcorn	Labeling Errors	45 states
26 Aug 2026Food	CLASS II	Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector	Prospector Popcorn	Labeling Errors	45 states
26 Aug 2026Food	CLASS III	Maple Walnut Ice Cream Gourmet Popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector	Prospector Popcorn	Labeling Errors	45 states
26 Aug 2026Food	CLASS III	Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector	Prospector Popcorn	Labeling Errors	45 states
10 Jun 2026Food	CLASS I	Popping Topping, Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Popcorn Seasoning recalledPopping Topping	JCB Flavors	Salmonella	4 states
10 Jun 2026Food	CLASS I	White Cheddar Seasoning recalled by JCB Flavors	JCB Flavors	Salmonella	4 states

All popcorn recalls, newest first

95 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
26 Aug 2026Food	CLASS III	Belgian Chocolate Toffee Gourmet Popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector	Prospector Popcorn	Labeling Errors	45 states
26 Aug 2026Food	CLASS II	Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector	Prospector Popcorn	Labeling Errors	45 states
26 Aug 2026Food	CLASS III	Maple Walnut Ice Cream Gourmet Popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector	Prospector Popcorn	Labeling Errors	45 states
26 Aug 2026Food	CLASS III	Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector	Prospector Popcorn	Labeling Errors	45 states
24 Jun 2026Food	CLASS I	White Cheddar Seasoning recalled by Jonco Industries	Jonco Industries	Salmonella	MS, WI
10 Jun 2026Food	CLASS I	Popping Topping, Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Popcorn Seasoning recalledPopping Topping	JCB Flavors	Salmonella	4 states
10 Jun 2026Food	CLASS I	White Cheddar Seasoning recalled by JCB Flavors	JCB Flavors	Salmonella	4 states
20 May 2026Food	CLASS II	Belgian Chocolate Toffee flavored popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector	Prospector Popcorn	Mold	CT, NY
18 Feb 2026Food	CLASS II	Brand: Red Button Movie House Popcorn Pack Size recalled	Lee's Commissary	Foreign Material	8 states
5 Nov 2025Food	CLASS II	CaBOT Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Sweet & Cheesy recalledCaBOT	Jody's	Undeclared Peanuts	IL

If you have recalled popcorn

Match the lot code, best-by date or UPC on your package to the codes on the recall page. If it matches, do not eat it: return it for a refund or discard it, and clean surfaces it touched. For Listeria, Salmonella or E. coli recalls, watch for symptoms for several weeks and contact a doctor if they appear.