CLASS II Food recall · Reported 30 Apr 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Butter bags/carton recalled

American Pop Corn is recalling Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Butter bags/carton, distributed in 22 states. The recall was initiated on 11 Apr 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By 03/27/15 (Julian date) 4086

Quantity recalled3394

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-1883-2014
FDA event ID: 68002
Recalling firm: American Pop Corn, Sioux City, IA
Brand: Jolly Time
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 11 Apr 2014
FDA classified: 23 Apr 2014
Reported: 30 Apr 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Popcorn

Timeline

11 Apr 2014	Recall initiated by company
23 Apr 2014	Classified by FDA	+12 days
30 Apr 2014	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The product has the potential to be contaminated with stainless steel metal fragments.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

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.

Where it was distributed

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.

California Colorado Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The product has the potential to be contaminated with stainless steel metal fragments.

Which lots are affected?

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

Where was it sold?

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.

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

2 other products · FDA event 68002

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Extra Butter bags/carton recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
30 Apr 2014	CLASS II	Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Extra Butter bags/carton recalledJolly Time	American Pop Corn	Foreign Material	22 states
30 Apr 2014	CLASS II	Jolly Time Microwave popcorn recalled by American Pop CornJolly Time	American Pop Corn	Foreign Material	22 states

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