CLASS II Food recall · Reported 4 Dec 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ready to eat Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn recalled
Water Gardens Confections is recalling Ready to eat Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn, distributed in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. The recall was initiated on 7 Nov 2019 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-0191-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84246
- Recalling firm
- Water Gardens Confections, Orem, UT
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Nov 2019
- FDA classified
- 26 Nov 2019
- Reported
- 4 Dec 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 7 Nov 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Nov 2019 | Classified by FDA | +19 days |
| 4 Dec 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Foreign material determined to be part of packaging was found in 24 oz. bags of Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn produced on multiple dates.
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
Ready to eat Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn packaged in 24 oz. laminated plastic zip pouch bag, 6 per case, UPC 004117281119; Made in Orem, Utah. Manufactured for Associated Foods Stores, Salt Lake City, UT 84119. Small sticker label in each bag bears exp date and lot/batch code.
Where it was distributed
Recalling firm distributed directly only to a single consignee, who further distributed to 2 company owned grocers (retailers) and 3 additional member grocers (retailers) located regionally in UT, WY, ID, NV, MT, and CO.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Foreign material determined to be part of packaging was found in 24 oz. bags of Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn produced on multiple dates.
Which lots are affected?
Internal product number: 3920469; 15 lot/batch codes: 220392, 220493, 323191, 223392, 224791, 224792, 225992, 225993, 227391, 227392, 228091, 228092, 229692, 227793, 230392; Exp dates range from 11/19/2019 to 2/27/2020, see attached "Affected Product Codes" in Associated Documents for complete list and page 2 of Att. B for a photo of the actual sticker code label.
Where was it sold?
Recalling firm distributed directly only to a single consignee, who further distributed to 2 company owned grocers (retailers) and 3 additional member grocers (retailers) located regionally in UT, WY, ID, NV, MT, and CO.
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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