{"id":4220,"date":"2025-10-22T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcn.com\/us\/?p=4220"},"modified":"2025-10-22T08:59:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T12:59:31","slug":"recall-urgent-popular-snack-nationwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcn.com\/us\/recall-urgent-popular-snack-nationwide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Government Just Issued an Urgent Recall for a Popular Snack Nationwide &#8211; The Popcorn Contains a Hidden, &#8216;Life-Threatening&#8217; Peanut Allergen Not Listed on the Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past few months, the government recalled several products that may pose a threat to consumers. Recall issues generally have an impact on both retailers and consumers, and an urgent recall has now been issued. This urgent recall is based on a popular snack nationally, which is the fan favourite popcorn. This popcorn has been found to contain a hidden, &#8216;Life-Threatening&#8217; peanut allergen, which was not listed on the bag. Consumers who may experience allergic reactions should be careful.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Details about the government&#8217;s urgent recall<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">The government, specifically the United States Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA), issued an announcement on October 17, 2025. This announcement stated that Jody\u2019s Inc. is recalling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/safety\/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts\/jodys-inc-recalls-cabot-creamery-sea-salt-caramel-cheddar-popcorn-due-undeclared-peanuts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn.<\/a> The reason for this recall was due to the fact that the product may contain possible undeclared allergen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">This problem was identified right after the firm was notified by its licensing partner that consumers had complained about peanuts being found in the snack bags. As a result of this, anyone who may have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts, can run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. This is the case if they especially consume the affected product.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">As stated by Cabot Creamery, the popcorn <em>&#8220;was manufactured by a third party, Jody\u2019s Inc. under a licensing agreement with The Farmer Companies. It was not produced in any Cabot Creamery facility, and no other Cabot products are affected.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The affected popular snack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Consumers should take note of the information of the product that the <a href=\"https:\/\/gcn.com\/us\/government-warning-egg-recall\/\">government<\/a> recalled. This Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn was packed in 6-ounce (170 gram) foil-printed bags. Thus, it is essential for consumers to note the container of the product was foil-printed bangs. Also, other crucial information about the recalled product are the Lot number and the Best If Enjoyed by Date which can be seen below:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li><strong>Lot Number:<\/strong>\u00a02519907B1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best If Enjoyed By:<\/strong>\u00a0July 15, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">In addition, this affected snack was distributed by Jody&#8217;s Inc. on July 23, 2025. The location to where it was distributed to are warehouses in various locations after which it was then shipped to retail facilities across the United States. If consumers require any product images, they can be found it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/safety\/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts\/jodys-inc-recalls-cabot-creamery-sea-salt-caramel-cheddar-popcorn-due-undeclared-peanuts\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">on the FDA&#8217;s site<\/a>. Below is a list of some of the locations the product was distributed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>California,<\/li>\n<li>Florida,<\/li>\n<li>Georgia,<\/li>\n<li>Illinois,<\/li>\n<li>Massachusetts,<\/li>\n<li>Maryland,<\/li>\n<li>North Carolina,<\/li>\n<li>Oregon, and<\/li>\n<li>Texas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What to do next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">If consumer have the affected product that the <a href=\"https:\/\/gcn.com\/us\/government-warning-issued-black-screen-defect\/\">government recalled,<\/a> they are encouraged to discard it the product immediately. Consumers can also return it to the store where they purchased it in order to receive a full refund. If there are anyone who may have additional questions or queries, they are more than welcome to contact Jody M. Wagner at 757-422-8646 x 103. The contact time can occur from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Additionally, per Cabot&#8217;s statement, the safety and quality of food remain the brand&#8217;s top priorities. Hence, after the government issued this recall, the company is reviewing The Farmer Companies&#8217; quality control procedures and corrective actions. For additional questions or queries, consumers can contact Cabot\u2019s Customer Care team at info@cabotcreamery.com or 1-888-792-2268. Contact days and time are as follow: From Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m.\u20135 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">It is important that the public that note of the fact that there have been no illnesses reported to date. However, this does not been that consumers should be less vigilant. In fact, the fact there has been any illnesses reported yet should encourage consumers to remain vigilant and check the information on the affected products. It is always better to be prepared and educate yourself about recalls the government made but just recalls in general to prevent any harmful consequences.<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past few months, the government recalled several products that may pose a threat to consumers. Recall issues generally have an impact on both retailers and consumers, and an urgent recall has now been issued. This urgent recall is based on a popular snack nationally, which is the fan favourite popcorn. 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