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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Lidl Organic Butter Microwave Popcorn Recalled for Foreign Material

Agency Publication Date: October 30, 2020
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Summary

Lidl US is recalling approximately 3,782 units of Lidl Organic Butter Microwave Popcorn because the raw ingredient supplier found foreign material in the product. The recall affects 3.3oz bags sold in 3-pack boxes with specific best-by dates through August 2021. Consumers should return the popcorn to any Lidl store for a full refund or throw it away to avoid potential injury.

Risk

The popcorn may contain unknown foreign materials that pose a choking hazard or risk of physical injury if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your popcorn boxes for 'Lidl Organic Butter Microwave Popcorn' (3 x 3.3oz).
  2. Look for Best by/Lot Codes JUL192021N2, JUL232021N2, or AUG182021N2 and Retail Unit UPC 20741570.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Lidl Organic Butter Microwave Popcorn (3 x 3.3oz)
Variants: Organic Butter
Item Code:
216367
UPC Codes:
20741570
Lot Numbers:
JUL192021N2
JUL232021N2
AUG182021N2

10 boxes per case and 3 popcorn bags per box.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86489
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Lidl US TRADING
Sold By: Lidl
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3,782 retail units
Distributed To: Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

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