FDA · Class II · August 26, 2026

Prospector Popcorn recall: Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn 1.5 oz. and 3 more products

Prospector Popcorn, LLC is recalling Prospector Popcorn Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn 1.5 oz. and 3 more products – 21,400 units (total). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on August 26, 2026; it began on July 15, 2026. Distributed in 45 states (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin).

Serious Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Produce section of a grocery store
Illustration: Produce section of a grocery store – not the recalled product. Photo: Alabama Extension, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
ProductProspector Popcorn Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn 1.5 oz. and 3 more products
BrandProspector Popcorn
CompanyProspector Popcorn, LLC
TypeFood
ClassificationClass II
Recall dateJuly 15, 2026
Published by FDAAugust 26, 2026
Quantity21,400 units (total)
Recall ID99434
As listed by FDA

Recalled products (4)

  1. Prospector Popcorn Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn 1.5 oz.
    FDA recall number
    H-1232-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    All Best By date on or before July 10, 2027. UPC Codes: 850073852392
    Quantity
    21,400 units (total)
    Classification
    Class II
  2. Prospector Popcorn Maple Walnut Ice Cream Gourmet Popcorn 3.5 oz.
    FDA recall number
    H-1233-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    UPC: 850073852224 All Best By date on or before July 10, 2027
    Quantity
    21,400 units (total)
    Classification
    Class III
  3. Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn 1.5oz and 3.5oz
    FDA recall number
    H-1234-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    1.5 oz size UPC: 850073852354; all best by dates on or before July 10, 2027 3.5 oz. size UPC: 850073852293; all best by dates on or before July 10, 2027
    Quantity
    21,400 units (total)
    Classification
    Class III
  4. Prospector Popcorn Belgian Chocolate Toffee Gourmet Popcorn 3.5oz
    FDA recall number
    H-1235-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    UPC: 850073852125 all best by dates on or before July 10, 2027.
    Quantity
    21,400 units (total)
    Classification
    Class III
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

FDA event ID
99434
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status
Ongoing
Firm location
Ridgefield, CT, United States

Why it was recalled

The reason the FDA lists: “Inaccurately declared nutrients including Carbohydrates (understated) and Cholesterol (understated). / Inaccurately declared nutrients including Potassium (overstated), Calcium (overstated), and Iron (understated). / Inaccurately declared nutrients including Potassium (overstated) and Calcium (overstated). / Inaccurately declared nutrients including Iron (understated), and Vitamin D (overstated).”

Where it was sold

45 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. Distribution as the FDA records it: “AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.”

What to do

Check the product name, size, lot code and dates against the list. Do not eat a recalled product, even if it looks and smells fine – throw it away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean surfaces it touched.

Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99434, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is Prospector Popcorn Prospector Popcorn Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn 1.5 oz. recalled?

Yes. Prospector Popcorn, LLC recalled it on July 15, 2026; FDA published it August 26, 2026 (Class II). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

Inaccurately declared nutrients including Carbohydrates (understated) and Cholesterol (understated). / Inaccurately declared nutrients including Potassium (overstated), Calcium (overstated), and Iron (understated). / Inaccurately declared nutrients including Potassium (overstated) and Calcium (overstated). / Inaccurately declared nutrients including Iron (understated), and Vitamin D (overstated).

What should I do if I have it?

Check the product name, size, lot code and dates against the list. Do not eat a recalled product, even if it looks and smells fine – throw it away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean surfaces it touched.

Where was it sold?

In 45 states (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin).

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Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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