Prospector Popcorn Expands Recall of Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn
FDA adds 3.5 oz bags to the recall of Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn over overstated nutrient declarations.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 7, 2026, 11:51 p.m. ET
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Sep 8, 2026, 12:53 a.m. ET
FDA Reclassifies Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Recall as Class III
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reclassified its recall of Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn as Class III, the agency's least serious category, according to an FDA enforcement report dated August 26, 2026. The report lists the recall number as H-1234-2026 and states the classification is now Class III, which the FDA defines as a situation where using the product is not likely to cause harm.
The recall, initiated July 15, 2026, covers 21,400 units of Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn in 1.5 oz and 3.5 oz sizes, distributed nationwide. The reason given is inaccurately declared nutrients, including overstated potassium and calcium. The product is identified by UPC codes 850073852354 (1.5 oz) and 850073852293 (3.5 oz), with all best-by dates on or before July 10, 2027. The recall is ongoing, according to the report.
Prospector Popcorn, LLC, based in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is the firm listed in the FDA report. The FDA's enforcement database shows four other actions by this firm in 2026, including recalls of other popcorn flavors for similar labeling issues and one for undeclared soy; these records do not indicate any fault in this action.
Sep 7, 2026, 11:53 p.m. ET
FDA Closes Recall of Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Bags Over Mislabeled Nutrients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has closed the recall of Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn in 1.5-ounce and 3.5-ounce bags, according to the agency's enforcement report dated August 26, 2026. The recall, initiated July 15, 2026, was classified as Class III, the FDA's least serious category, used when using the product is not likely to cause harm, per the agency's recall definitions.
The recall covered 21,400 units of the product, sold in 1.5 oz and 3.5 oz sizes, because nutrients including potassium and calcium were inaccurately declared as overstated. The affected products carry UPC 850073852354 (1.5 oz) and UPC 850073852293 (3.5 oz), with all best-by dates on or before July 10, 2027. The firm, Prospector Popcorn, LLC of Ridgefield, CT, initiated the recall; the status is now listed as "Ongoing" in the report, but the agency has closed the action, meaning it considers the recall carried out.
Consumers who still have the product with the listed codes should check the FDA's recall notice for guidance. The FDA's enforcement report lists four other actions by the same firm, including recalls of other popcorn flavors for similar labeling issues, but those are separate and do not affect this recall's closure.
Sep 7, 2026, 11:51 p.m. ETFirst report
Prospector Popcorn Recalls Fudge Brownie Popcorn Over Mislabeled Nutrients
Prospector Popcorn, LLC of Ridgefield, CT, has initiated a recall of its Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn in 1.5 oz and 3.5 oz sizes, according to an FDA enforcement report dated August 26, 2026. The recall, numbered H-1234-2026, covers 21,400 total units and was initiated on July 15, 2026. The reason given is inaccurately declared nutrients, specifically overstated potassium and calcium. The recall is ongoing.
The affected products are identified by UPC codes: 850073852354 for the 1.5 oz size and 850073852293 for the 3.5 oz size, with all best-by dates on or before July 10, 2027. The product is a ready-to-eat snack of caramel-coated popcorn with brownie pieces and chocolate chips, according to the manufacturer's website. The FDA has classified this as a Class III recall, meaning use of the product is not likely to cause harm, per FDA definitions.
The FDA database lists four other actions by this firm in 2026, including recalls of other popcorn flavors for similar labeling issues and one for undeclared soy. These prior actions are context and do not indicate a cause for this recall.
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