CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fabulous Fudge Chocolate Walnut recalled by Jody's Gourmet Popcorn
Jody's Gourmet Popcorn is recalling Fabulous Fudge Chocolate Walnut, distributed in Mississippi, North Carolina, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 3 Dec 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-0622-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73160
- Recalling firm
- Jody's Gourmet Popcorn, Virginia Beach, VA
- Brand
- Fabulous Fudge
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Dec 2015
- FDA classified
- 19 Feb 2016
- Reported
- 2 Mar 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Popcorn
Timeline
| 3 Dec 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Feb 2016 | Classified by FDA | +78 days |
| 2 Mar 2016 | 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
Jody's Inc. received a few notifications from people who bought the fudge as part of a school fund raiser that the fudge had mold on it. The expiration date of the fudge is 12/22/15, and it should not be growing mold yet. The firm immediately recalled the fudge.
Product as listed by the FDA
Jody's Gourmet Popcorn, Fabulous Fudge Chocolate Walnut, net weight 8 oz. , one unit per package, packed in clear clamshell, expiration date 12/22/15
Where it was distributed
The fudge was distributed in fulfillment of seven school fundraising projects. The fudge was delivered to the schools from October 26, 2015 through November 12, 2015. There were no foreign accounts, and there were no US government accounts (military or civilian). The schools that received the product, and the number of units delivered, are listed below, along with the school organizer, who we have alerted to the recall: Portsmouth Christian School - 52 units 3214 Elliott Ave Portsmouth, Va 23702 Jan Collins [email protected] Hodges Manor ES 19 units 1201 Cherokee Rd Portsmouth, Va 23701 Vallery Theus [email protected] JEJ Moore MS 39 units 11455 Prince George Dr Disputanta, Va 23842 Tracy Brunner [email protected] Moyock MS 11 units 216 Survey Rd Moyock, NC 27958 Elizabeth Sweeney [email protected] Lynnhaven ES 2 units 210 Dillon Dr. Va. Beach, Va 23452 Laurent Bracey [email protected] Simonsdale ES PTA 29 units 4841 Clifford Street Portsmouth, VA 23707 Amy Beaulier [email protected] Glen Allen High School 10700 Staples Mill Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23060 Sherry Ingram Note: The distributor, Sterling Ideas Unlimited handled communication with this school.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Jody's Inc. received a few notifications from people who bought the fudge as part of a school fund raiser that the fudge had mold on it. The expiration date of the fudge is 12/22/15, and it should not be growing mold yet. The firm immediately recalled the fudge.
Which lots are affected?
Batch Numbers: 1528802-F and 1528801-F
Where was it sold?
The fudge was distributed in fulfillment of seven school fundraising projects. The fudge was delivered to the schools from October 26, 2015 through November 12, 2015. There were no foreign accounts, and there were no US government accounts (military or civilian). The schools that received the product, and the number of units delivered, are listed below, along with the school organizer, who we have alerted to the recall: Portsmouth Christian School - 52 units 3214 Elliott Ave Portsmouth, Va 23702 Jan Collins [email protected] Hodges Manor ES 19 units 1201 Cherokee Rd Portsmouth, Va 23701 Vallery Theus [email protected] JEJ Moore MS 39 units 11455 Prince George Dr Disputanta, Va 23842 Tracy Brunner [email protected] Moyock MS 11 units 216 Survey Rd Moyock, NC 27958 Elizabeth Sweeney [email protected] Lynnhaven ES 2 units 210 Dillon Dr. Va. Beach, Va 23452 Laurent Bracey [email protected] Simonsdale ES PTA 29 units 4841 Clifford Street Portsmouth, VA 23707 Amy Beaulier [email protected] Glen Allen High School 10700 Staples Mill Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23060 Sherry Ingram Note: The distributor, Sterling Ideas Unlimited handled communication with this school.
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.
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