CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Aug 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Classic Caramel Gourmet Popcorn, sold under brand Freedom Snacks recalled
Freedom Snacks is recalling Classic Caramel Gourmet Popcorn, sold under brand Freedom Snacks, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 31 Jul 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2963-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71888
- Recalling firm
- Freedom Snacks, Des Moines, WA
- Brand
- sold under
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 31 Jul 2015
- FDA classified
- 14 Aug 2015
- Reported
- 26 Aug 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Popcorn
Timeline
| 31 Jul 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Aug 2015 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 26 Aug 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Undeclared milk. The ingredients statement declared butter and the Contains statement declared dairy.
Product as listed by the FDA
Classic Caramel Gourmet Popcorn, sold under brand Freedom Snacks, packaged in a flexible plastic bag, net wt. 10 oz.. There is NO UPC. The product is labeled in parts: "***FREEDOM SNACKS***CLASSIC CARAMEL Gourmet Popcorn***Ingredients: popcorn, brown sugar, sugar, corn syrup, butter (cream, salt), soybean oil, soy lecithin, salt, natural flavor***Contains: DAIRY, SOY***".
Where it was distributed
distributed in Pierce and King County of Washington only.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared milk. The ingredients statement declared butter and the Contains statement declared dairy.
Which lots are affected?
11242015 (This code represents best by date of Nov. 24, 2015)
Where was it sold?
distributed in Pierce and King County of Washington only.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 71888| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Sea Salt Caramel Gourmet Popcorn, sold under brand Freedom Snacks recalledsold under | Freedom Snacks | Undeclared Milk | WA |
More recalls from Freedom Snacks
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Sea Salt Caramel Gourmet Popcorn, sold under brand Freedom Snacks recalledsold under | Freedom Snacks | Undeclared Milk | WA |
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