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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1437-2020/FDA enforcement
Preferred Popcorn·Food·Aug 28, 2020

Organic Yellow Popcorn Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) Great Northern Organic Popcorn, Net…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Popcorn may contain foreign material: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, CO, CT, FL +6 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePreferred Popcorn
Recalling firmPreferred PopcornChapman, NE, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 10708 14709 17 64256 44035 47 64256 30002 3
Lot / date codes
  • PN116-9402A, Exp: 8/2021: PN122-9560A, Exp: 8/2021: PN122-9048A, Exp: 7/2021: PN122-9171A, Exp: 6/2021: PN122-9241A, Exp: 7/2021: PN122-9248A, Exp: 8/2021: PN122-9304A, Exp: 7/2021: PN122-9342A, Exp: 8/2021: PN122-9343A, Exp: 7/2021: PN122-9366A, Exp: 7/2021: PN122-9367A, Exp: 7/2021: PN122-9370A, Exp: 7/2021: PN122-9437A, Exp: 8/2021: PN122-9559A, Exp: 8/2021: PN122-9601A, Exp: 8/2021: PN122-9602A, Exp: 8/2021: PN125-9538A, Exp: 8/2021: PN125-9610A, Exp: 9/2021: PN128-9266A, Exp: 7/2021: PNB128-9102A, Exp: 8/2021: PNR1229140A, BB 02-JUL-2021: PNR1229243A, BB 09-JUL-2021: PNR1229286A, Exp: 03-AUG-2021: PNR1229406A, BB 04-AUG-2021: PNR1229476A, BB 31-JAN-2022: PNR1229479A, BB 31-JAN-2022: PNR1229547A, BB 05-AUG-2021: PNR1229639A, Exp: 8/2021: PNR1279183A, BB 25-JUN-2021: PNT116-9328A, Exp: 7/2021: PNT122-9079A, Exp: 7/2021: PNT122-9080A, Exp: 7/2021: PNT122-9093A, Exp: 7/2021: PNT122-9094A, Exp: 7/2021: PNT122-9195A, Exp: 7/2021: PNT122-9283A, Exp: 8/2021: PNT122-9307A, Exp: 7/2021: PNT122-9318A, Exp: 7/2021: PNT122-9326A, Exp: 7/2021: PNT122-9364A, Exp: 8/2021: PNT122-9440A, Exp: 8/2021: PNT122-9493A, Exp: 8/2021: PNT122-9550A, Exp: 8/2021: PNT122-9566A, Exp: 9/2021: PNT127-9242A, Exp: 8/2021: PNT128-9077A, Exp: 7/2021: PNT128-9291A, Exp: 8/2021: PNT128-9313A, Exp: 7/2021: PNT128-9314A, Exp: 7/2021
Distribution area
CACOCTFLIAILKYOHSDWI

Distributed to the US States CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, KY, OH, SD, WI, and British Columbia, Canada

United States, Canada

Quantity affected1, 162, 117 lbs
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 16, 2020
FDA recall numberF-1437-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Preferred Popcorn initiated this food recall on August 28, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: Popcorn may contain foreign material: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to the US States CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, KY, OH, SD, WI, and British Columbia, Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Popcorn may contain foreign material: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size

Organic Yellow Popcorn Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) Great Northern Organic Popcorn, Net… was made or distributed by Preferred Popcorn in Chapman, NE, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1437-2020, dated September 16, 2020.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Glass contamination

Possible health effects

Glass fragments can cause cuts to the mouth, throat or digestive tract. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk of injury.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Organic Yellow Popcorn Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) Great Northern Organic Popcorn, Net… recall?

Preferred Popcorn recalled Organic Yellow Popcorn Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) Great Northern Organic Popcorn, Net… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1437-2020. Popcorn may contain foreign material: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

Is the Preferred Popcorn recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1437-2020. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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