Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Prospector Popcorn Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn 1.5 oz recall: Inaccurately declared nutrients including Carbohydrates (understated)

Recall published 2 months ago

Inaccurately declared nutrients including Carbohydrates (understated) and Cholesterol (understated).

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: Inaccurately declared nutrients including Carbohydrates (understated) and Cholesterol (understated).

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1232-2026
Published
August 26, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Prospector Popcorn, LLC
Product type
Candy & chocolate
Units affected
21,400 units (total)
Distribution
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
All Best By date on or before July 10, 2027. UPC Codes: 850073852392
UPC codes
85007385239221, 850073852392

Products covered by this recall

Prospector Popcorn Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn 1.5 oz.

Check your product

The notice names 4 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.

  • 85007385239221
  • 850073852392

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • before July 10

Package size

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

  • 1.5 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 Food safety

Prospector Popcorn, LLC — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  3. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  4. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

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 candy & chocolate recalled?

Inaccurately declared nutrients including Carbohydrates (understated) and Cholesterol (understated). Inaccurately declared nutrients including Carbohydrates (understated) and Cholesterol (understated).

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 85007385239221, 850073852392; best-by date before July 10. 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 check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa and others.

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