Cedar Creek Popcorn is recalling 20,870 boxes of its Gourmet Old-Fashioned Caramel Holiday Popcorn because the packaging contains a "Gluten Free" claim, but the product actually contains wheat and barley. While the ingredients list mentions wheat and barley, the package does not include a required allergen warning and makes an incorrect safety claim for those avoiding gluten. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. This recall affects the 18oz boxes sold at distribution centers in several states.
The product contains wheat and barley, which are sources of gluten. People with wheat allergies, celiac disease, or severe gluten sensitivity risk a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this popcorn.
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Label incorrectly states 'Gluten Free' but ingredients list includes wheat and barley.
Box Front – Cedar Creek Popcorn, Gourmet Holiday Popcorn, Old Fashion Caramel, 18 oz.
Box Side – Gluten Free (Labeling Is Incorrect), UPC Code 025606000612
Box Back – Nutrition Facts
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