PlainRecalls
ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Food recall · Reported April 30, 2014

Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Butter, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The cartons are packaged 12-cartons/case. Individual carton UPC 028190007876, on the 12-ct case - UPC 10028190007804 and 48-ct case UPC 128190487873 American Pop Corn Company, Sioux City, IA.

The product has the potential to be contaminated with stainless steel metal fragments.

Recall #
F-1883-2014
Affected scope
3394
Initiated
April 11, 2014
Verify with FDA Food →
View my saved recalls

American Pop Corn Co recalled Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Butter, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The cartons are packaged 12-car… — a moderate-severity action.

Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Butter, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The cartons are packaged 12-car… was recalled by American Pop Corn Co in April 30, 2014. Reason: The product has the potential to be contaminated with stainless steel metal fragments.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1883-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

American Pop Corn Co issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall — The product has the potential to be contaminated with stainless steel metal fragments..

Moderate
severity level
3K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
April 30, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1883-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1883-2014) was formally reported on April 30, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 11, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. American Pop Corn Co is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Sioux City, IA. Federal records list the affected scope as 3394.

The documented reason for this recall is: The product has the potential to be contaminated with stainless steel metal fragments. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distribution was made to CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA and WI.. 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, 2 from FDA Food — 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.

Vehicles recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category — 9,301 vehicles recalls on record

02004006008001,000 20052008201120142017202020232026 109

Where this recall sits in the database

Severity2366872097High severity (most serious)Moderate severityLow severity
Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger — we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

3394

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Butter, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The cartons are packaged 12-cartons/case. Individual carton UPC 028190007876, on the 12-ct case - UPC 10028190007804 and 48-ct case UPC 128190487873 American Pop Corn Company, Sioux City, IA.

Reason for recall

The product has the potential to be contaminated with stainless steel metal fragments.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1883-2014
Date reported April 30, 2014
Date initiated April 11, 2014
Recalling firm American Pop Corn Co
Firm location Sioux City, IA
Affected scope 3394
Distribution Distribution was made to CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA and WI.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

3394 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-1883-2014) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Food before acting — recall details can be updated.
  • 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?
Jolly Time Microwave popcorn, Butter, 3/3-oz bags/carton. The cartons are packaged 12-cartons/case. Individual carton UPC 028190007876, on the 12-ct case - UPC 10028190007804 and 48-ct case UPC 128190487873 American Pop Corn Company, Sioux City, IA.. Recalled by American Pop Corn Co. Units affected: 3394.
Why was this product recalled?
The product has the potential to be contaminated with stainless steel metal fragments.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 30, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1883-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distribution was made to CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA and WI..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1883-2014) 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.

Nearby Recalls in This Category

Other recalls in the same product category — useful for spotting patterns across the same defect class or manufacturer.

Compare this recall with Gas-X, Simethicone 125 mg/ ANTIGAS, 120 SoftGels, Distribut… →

Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported April 30, 2014.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records — no number is typed in by an editor. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.