CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Feb 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Star Wars Tin With Caramel Popcorn recalled by Ross Acquisitions
Ross Acquisitions is recalling Star Wars Tin With Caramel Popcorn, distributed in 20 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Feb 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-0821-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79111
- Recalling firm
- Ross Acquisitions, Hebron, KY
- Brand
- Star Wars
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Feb 2018
- FDA classified
- 16 Feb 2018
- Reported
- 21 Feb 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Popcorn
Timeline
| 2 Feb 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Feb 2018 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 21 Feb 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +5 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm was notified by a customer that the popcorn in the product contains grain beetles.
Product as listed by the FDA
STAR WARS TIN WITH CARAMEL POPCORN NET WT 3.5 oz (99g) CONTAINS MILK AND SOY, MAY CONTAIN TREE NUTS AND PEANUTS DISTRIBUTED BY GALERIE HEBRON, KENTUCKY 41048 UPC 7 68395 51585 0
Where it was distributed
Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA & WI.
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Questions about this recall
Is Star Wars Tin With Caramel Popcorn recalled?
Yes. Ross Acquisitions recalled Star Wars Tin With Caramel Popcorn on 2 Feb 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0821-2018.
Why was it recalled?
The firm was notified by a customer that the popcorn in the product contains grain beetles.
Which lots are affected?
BESTBY 30SEPT2018 Packing Lot Code 76579 324 A3 HB, Product Lot Code (Tin) 30830 3455-0349/50 244, Food Lot Code (On Bag of Popcorn) A7262
Where was it sold?
Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA & 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 21 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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