Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn 1.5oz and 3.5oz recall: Inaccurately declared nutrients including Potassium (overstated) and Calcium

Recall published 2 months ago

Inaccurately declared nutrients including Potassium (overstated) and Calcium (overstated).

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: Inaccurately declared nutrients including Potassium (overstated) and Calcium (overstated).

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-1234-2026
Published
August 26, 2026
Risk level
Class III
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Prospector Popcorn, LLC
Product type
Snacks
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
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
UPC codes
850073852354, 850073852293

Products covered by this recall

Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn 1.5oz and 3.5oz

Check your product

The notice names 8 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.

  • 850073852354
  • 850073852293

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • before July 10
  • 2027 3.5 oz
  • 2027 — 21
  • 400

Package size

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

  • 1.5 oz
  • 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 Food safety

Prospector Popcorn, LLC — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  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.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

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 snacks recalled?

Inaccurately declared nutrients including Potassium (overstated) and Calcium (overstated). Inaccurately declared nutrients including Potassium (overstated) and Calcium (overstated).

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 850073852354, 850073852293; best-by date before July 10 or 2027 3.5 oz. 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?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

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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