CLASS I Food recall · Reported 2 Jun 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Xtra Butter Microwave Popcorn recalled by American Pop Corn
American Pop Corn is recalling Xtra Butter Microwave Popcorn, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 12 May 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0624-2021
- FDA event ID
- 87935
- Recalling firm
- American Pop Corn, Sioux City, IA
- Brand
- Xtra
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 May 2021
- FDA classified
- 24 May 2021
- Reported
- 2 Jun 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Popcorn
Timeline
| 12 May 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 May 2021 | Classified by FDA | +12 days |
| 2 Jun 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Buttered microwave popcorn bags were packaged inside a regular popcorn box which fails to declare the major food allergen milk.
Product as listed by the FDA
Xtra Butter Microwave Popcorn bags packaged in cardboard boxes labeled to be Jolly Time Healthy Pop 100's Kettle Corn 100 Calorie Singles, 3 1.2 oz (34 g) Net Wt 4.8 oz (136 g), American Pop Corn Co. Sioux City, Iowa
Where it was distributed
Distributed to distribution centers in CA, IA, KS, NE, and UT for final retail store distribution to potentially AZ, CA, CO, ID, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, OR, SD, UT, WI and WY.
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Questions about this recall
Is Xtra Butter Microwave Popcorn recalled?
Yes. American Pop Corn recalled Xtra Butter Microwave Popcorn on 12 May 2021. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0624-2021.
Why was it recalled?
Buttered microwave popcorn bags were packaged inside a regular popcorn box which fails to declare the major food allergen milk.
Which lots are affected?
01/25/2022 1025 (time code) 3&4
Where was it sold?
Distributed to distribution centers in CA, IA, KS, NE, and UT for final retail store distribution to potentially AZ, CA, CO, ID, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, OR, SD, UT, 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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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| Food | CLASS II | Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Extra Butter bags/carton recalledJolly Time | American Pop Corn | Foreign Material | 22 states |
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