Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Food recall · Reported September 30, 2020
Light microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Light Butter, 3-2.9 oz (82 g) bags, Net Wt. 8.7 oz (247 g), Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Villiage, IL, UPC 36800-40610 2) Nature's Promise, Microwave Popcorn Butter Flavor, 3-2.9 oz (82 g) bags, Net Wt. 8.7 oz (247 g), Distributed by Foodhold USA, LLC Landover, MD UPC 88267-05576
Popcorn ingredient was recalled due to foreign matter: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size
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Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. recalled Light microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle Organic Microwa… - a moderate-severity action.
Light microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle Organic Microwa… was recalled by Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. in September 30, 2020. Reason: Popcorn ingredient was recalled due to foreign matter: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1542-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Popcorn ingredient was recalled due to foreign matter: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size.
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- September 30, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1542-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-1542-2020) was formally reported on September 30, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 9, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Chester, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as Full Circle: 972/12/3/2.9 oz/bags/boxes/cases, Nature's Promise: 3171/6/3/2.9 oz/bags/boxes/cases.
The documented reason for this recall is: Popcorn ingredient was recalled due to foreign matter: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to grocery stores in the following US States: AZ, CA, CT, FL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI and Canada. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Affected scope
Full Circle: 972/12/3/2.9 oz/bags/boxes/cases, Nature's Promise: 3171/6/3/2.9 oz/bags/boxes/cases
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product description
Light microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Light Butter, 3-2.9 oz (82 g) bags, Net Wt. 8.7 oz (247 g), Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Villiage, IL, UPC 36800-40610 2) Nature's Promise, Microwave Popcorn Butter Flavor, 3-2.9 oz (82 g) bags, Net Wt. 8.7 oz (247 g), Distributed by Foodhold USA, LLC Landover, MD UPC 88267-05576
Reason for recall
Popcorn ingredient was recalled due to foreign matter: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1542-2020 |
| Date reported | September 30, 2020 |
| Date initiated | September 9, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. |
| Firm location | Chester, IL |
| Affected scope | Full Circle: 972/12/3/2.9 oz/bags/boxes/cases, Nature's Promise: 3171/6/3/2.9 oz/bags/boxes/cases |
| Distribution | Distributed to grocery stores in the following US States: AZ, CA, CT, FL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI and Canada |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Light microwave popcorn packaged in the following ways: 1) Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Light Butter, 3-2.9 oz (82 g) bags, Net Wt. 8.7 oz (247 g), Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Villiage, IL, UPC 36800-40610 2) Nature's Promise, Microwave Popcorn Butter Flavor, 3-2.9 oz (82 g) bags, Net Wt. 8.7 oz (247 g), Distributed by Foodhold USA, LLC Landover, MD UPC 88267-05576. Recalled by Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.. Units affected: Full Circle: 972/12/3/2.9 oz/bags/boxes/cases, Nature's Promise: 3171/6/3/2.9 oz/bags/boxes/cases.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Popcorn ingredient was recalled due to foreign matter: tempered glass between 3 mm and 7 mm in size
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 30, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1542-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Distributed to grocery stores in the following US States: AZ, CA, CT, FL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI and Canada.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-1542-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.
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