CLASS II Food recall · Reported 30 May 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Southwestern Gourmet Butter Popcorn Grand Canyon Foods, Phoenix, AZ recalled
Grand Canyon Foods International is recalling Southwestern Gourmet Butter Popcorn Grand Canyon Foods, Phoenix, AZ, distributed in 27 states. The recall was initiated on 16 Apr 2018 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-1493-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79902
- Recalling firm
- Grand Canyon Foods International, Phoenix, AZ
- Brand
- Southwestern
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Apr 2018
- FDA classified
- 24 May 2018
- Reported
- 30 May 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Popcorn
Timeline
| 16 Apr 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 May 2018 | Classified by FDA | +38 days |
| 30 May 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
An FDA inspection revealed products that contained Yellow 5 and soy lecithin failed to declare the presence of Yellow 5 and soy.
The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.
Product as listed by the FDA
Southwestern Gourmet Butter Popcorn Grand Canyon Foods, Phoenix, AZ
Where it was distributed
Product distributed to retail stores in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MT, NC, NH, NM, OK, OR, SC, SD, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMichiganMontanaNorth CarolinaNew HampshireNew MexicoOklahomaOregon
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
An FDA inspection revealed products that contained Yellow 5 and soy lecithin failed to declare the presence of Yellow 5 and soy.
Which lots are affected?
All best by dates between 04/09/2018 to 10/09/2018
Where was it sold?
Product distributed to retail stores in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MT, NC, NH, NM, OK, OR, SC, SD, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY
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 79902| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Southwestern Gourmet Prickly Pear Popcorn Grand Canyon recalledSouthwestern | Grand Canyon Foods International | Processing Deviation | 27 states |
More recalls from Grand Canyon Foods International
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Southwestern Gourmet Prickly Pear Popcorn Grand Canyon recalledSouthwestern | Grand Canyon Foods International | Processing Deviation | 27 states |
Other Popcorn recalls
All 93| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | Belgian Chocolate Toffee Gourmet Popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector | Prospector Popcorn | Labeling Errors | 45 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector | Prospector Popcorn | Labeling Errors | 45 states |
| Food | CLASS III | Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn recalled by Prospector PopcornProspector | Prospector Popcorn | Labeling Errors | 45 states |
| Food | CLASS I | White Cheddar Seasoning recalled by Jonco Industries | Jonco Industries | Salmonella | MS, WI |
| Food | CLASS I | Popping Topping, Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Popcorn Seasoning recalledPopping Topping | JCB Flavors | Salmonella | 4 states |