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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn Recalled for Foreign Material Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 26, 2019
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Summary

Water Gardens Confections LLC has recalled 5,646 bags (941 cases) of Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn due to the discovery of foreign material determined to be part of the product's packaging inside the bags. The recall affects 24 oz. laminated plastic zip pouch bags produced on multiple dates and distributed to retailers in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, and Colorado. No injuries or consumer incidents have been reported, but the firm is voluntarily recalling the affected batches to ensure consumer safety.

Risk

The popcorn contains pieces of plastic packaging material that were accidentally introduced during production, which could pose a choking hazard or cause injury if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your popcorn bags for the brand name 'Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn' in 24 oz. plastic zip pouches with UPC 004117281119.
  2. Locate the small sticker label on the bag to check for internal product number 3920469 and one of the 15 affected lot codes: 220392, 220493, 323191, 223392, 224791, 224792, 225992, 225993, 227391, 227392, 228091, 228092, 229692, 227793, or 230392.
  3. Verify if the expiration date on the sticker falls between 11/19/2019 and 2/27/2020.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Water Gardens Confections LLC for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have 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: Pip Pop Movie Theater Popcorn (24 oz.)by Pip Pop
Variants: Ready to eat, Laminated plastic zip pouch bag
Item Code:
3920469
UPC Codes:
004117281119
Lot Numbers:
220392
220493
323191
223392
224791
224792
225992
225993
227391
227392
228091
228092
229692
227793
230392
Date Ranges: Expiration dates range from 11/19/2019 to 2/27/2020

Produced in Orem, Utah for Associated Foods Stores. Small sticker label on each bag bears the code.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84246
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Water Gardens Confections LLC
Sold By: Associated Foods Stores; company owned grocers; member grocers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 5646 24 oz. bags/941 cases
Distributed To: Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Colorado

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