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Class II, May Cause HarmF-2963-2015

Classic Caramel Gourmet Popcorn, sold under brand Freedom Snacks, packaged in a flexible plastic bag, net wt. 10 oz.. There is NO UPC. The product is labeled in parts: "***FREEDOM SNACKS***CLASSIC CARAMEL Gourmet Popcorn***Ingredients: popcorn, brown sugar, sugar, corn syrup, butter (cream, salt), soybean oil, soy lecithin, salt, natural flavor***Contains: DAIRY, SOY***".

Recalled by Freedom Snacks on Jul 31, 2015

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Freedom Snacks recalled Classic Caramel Gourmet Popcorn, sold under brand Freedom Snacks, packaged in a flexible plastic bag, net wt. 10 oz.. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jul 31, 2015.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Undeclared milk. The ingredients statement declared butter and the Contains statement declared dairy." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "distributed in Pierce and King County of Washington only." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Des Moines, WA. The recall covers 50 bags of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Aug 26, 2015), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Undeclared milk. The ingredients statement declared butter and the Contains statement declared dairy.

Product Description

Classic Caramel Gourmet Popcorn, sold under brand Freedom Snacks, packaged in a flexible plastic bag, net wt. 10 oz.. There is NO UPC. The product is labeled in parts: "***FREEDOM SNACKS***CLASSIC CARAMEL Gourmet Popcorn***Ingredients: popcorn, brown sugar, sugar, corn syrup, butter (cream, salt), soybean oil, soy lecithin, salt, natural flavor***Contains: DAIRY, SOY***".

Distribution

distributed in Pierce and King County of Washington only.

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.