FDA Closes Recall of Prospector Popcorn Belgian Chocolate Toffee Over Labeling Errors

The FDA has closed the recall of Prospector Popcorn Belgian Chocolate Toffee Gourmet Popcorn, originally issued over inaccurate nutrient declarations.

2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 7, 2026, 11:16 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 7, 2026, 11:24 p.m. ET

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has closed the recall of , recall number , according to the agency's enforcement report dated August 26, 2026. The recall, initiated on July 15, 2026, was classified as , the FDA's least serious category, used when using the product is not likely to cause harm. The agency considers the recall carried out. The recall was issued because the product's label inaccurately declared nutrients, including understated Iron and overstated Vitamin D. The affected product carries UPC 850073852125 and includes all best-by dates on or before July 10, 2027. The recall covered 21,400 units distributed across numerous states, including The firm, of , CT, has had four other FDA actions in 2026, including recalls of other popcorn products for similar labeling issues and one for undeclared soy. These prior actions are part of the agency's public record and do not indicate fault in this specific recall.

Earlier reports

Sep 7, 2026, 11:16 p.m. ETFirst report
Prospector Popcorn Recalls Belgian Chocolate Toffee Popcorn Over Labeling Errors
Prospector Popcorn, LLC of Ridgefield, CT, is recalling its Belgian Chocolate Toffee Gourmet Popcorn (3.5 oz) because the product's nutrient declarations are inaccurate, according to an FDA enforcement report dated August 26, 2026. The recall, initiated July 15, 2026, covers 21,400 units with UPC 850073852125 and all best-by dates on or before July 10, 2027. The FDA states that iron is understated and vitamin D is overstated on the label.
The FDA has classified this as a Class III recall, its least serious category, meaning use of the product is not likely to cause harm. The recall is ongoing and was distributed nationwide, including in the District of Columbia and all states listed in the FDA report.
This is one of several recent actions involving Prospector Popcorn. The FDA's database lists four other actions by the firm in 2026, including recalls of other popcorn varieties for similar labeling issues and a May 2026 recall for undeclared soy. These prior actions are part of the public record and do not indicate a cause for this specific recall.

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