FDA·Food·August 26, 2026

Prospector Popcorn recalls gourmet popcorn flavors over wrong potassium and calcium amounts on labels

The nutrition labels on several Prospector Popcorn gourmet flavors state higher potassium and calcium amounts than the popcorn actually contains.

What to do

The notice does not give instructions. Read the official notice for details.

Recall details

Product
Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn 1.5oz and 3.5oz; Prospector Popcorn Maple Walnut Ice Cream Gourmet Popcorn 3.5 oz.; Prospector Popcorn Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn 1.5 oz.
Hazard
Inaccurately declared nutrients including Potassium (overstated) and Calcium (overstated).
Units
21,400 units (total)
Where sold
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.
FDA classification
Class II · Ongoing
Classified by FDA
August 14, 2026
Recall started
July 15, 2026
FDA enforcement report
August 26, 2026
Identifiers
  • Codes: 1.5 oz size UPC: 850073852354; all best by dates on or before July 10, 2027 3.5 oz. size UPC: 850073852293; all best by dates on or before July 10, 2027
  • FDA recall number: H-1234-2026
  • Codes: UPC: 850073852224 All Best By date on or before July 10, 2027
  • FDA recall number: H-1233-2026
  • Codes: All Best By date on or before July 10, 2027. UPC Codes: 850073852392
  • FDA recall number: H-1232-2026
  • Codes: UPC: 850073852125 all best by dates on or before July 10, 2027.
  • FDA recall number: H-1235-2026

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Official notice

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Product
Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn 1.5oz and 3.5oz | Prospector Popcorn Maple Walnut Ice Cream Gourmet Popcorn 3.5 oz. | Prospector Popcorn Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn 1.5 oz. | Prospector Popcorn Belgian Chocolate Toffee Gourmet Popcorn 3.5oz
Reason for recall
Inaccurately declared nutrients including Potassium (overstated) and Calcium (overstated).
Classification
Class II (Ongoing)
Distribution
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.
Quantity
21,400 units (total)

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