Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Prospector Popcorn brand Belgian Chocolate Toffee flavored popcorn recall: Products contain undeclared soy, specifically soy lecithin

Recall published 5 months ago

Products contain undeclared soy, specifically soy lecithin.

The hazard: Microbial contamination

A micro-organism that should not be in this product was found in it, which is why the batch is being pulled rather than quietly reworked.

What the notice says: Products contain undeclared soy, specifically soy lecithin.

Why it matters: The product was found, or is suspected, to carry a harmful micro-organism. The agency notice names the specific organism and that detail matters, because the illness it causes and the people most at risk differ from one to the next.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Most foodborne infections cause stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes fever, starting anywhere from hours to weeks after exposure depending on the organism. See a doctor for a high fever, bloody diarrhoea, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration. Infants, pregnant people, adults over 65 and anyone immunocompromised should seek advice earlier.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0779-2026
Published
May 20, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Completed
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Prospector Popcorn, LLC
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
140 - 3.5 oz bags
Distribution
Connecticut, New York
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Expiration dates August 5 - October 24, 2026
UPC codes
850073852125

Products covered by this recall

Prospector Popcorn brand Belgian Chocolate Toffee flavored popcorn; Ingredients: Non-GMO popcorn, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, baking soda, sea salt, white chocolate (sugar, palm kernel fat, skimmed milk powder [12%], emulsifier [lecithins], natural vanilla flavoring), dark chocolate (sugar, palm kernel fat, fat reduced cocoa powder [20%], emulsifiers [lecithins], natural vanilla flavoring), pretzels (flour, water, salt, malt, dextrose, canola oil, yeast, soda), tofee bits (sugar, butter, almonds), coarse sea salt.; CONTAINS: MILK, TREE NUTS (ALMONDS), WHEAT; Produced in a facility that is shared with gluten, nuts, dairy, and soy.; Manufactured by: Prospector Popcord, LLC, Ridgefield, CT 06877; UPC: 850073852125

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 850073852125

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 2026 — 140

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 3.5 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Contamination

Prospector Popcorn, LLC — A micro-organism that should not be in this product was found in it, which is why the batch is being pulled rather than quietly reworked.

  1. Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.
  2. If anyone who ate it is unwell, mention the recall and the date by name when you call a clinician.
  3. Bag and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  4. Clean and sanitise the fridge shelf, container or surface it was stored on.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: Prospector Popcorn, LLC — 137 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield, CT, 06877-6238

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Prospector Popcorn, LLC dairy recalled?

Products contain undeclared soy, specifically soy lecithin. Products contain undeclared soy, specifically soy lecithin.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 850073852125; best-by date 2026 — 140. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Connecticut, New York.

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