Red Button Movie House Popcorn Recall Issued Over Foreign Material Concerns
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Lee's Commissary is recalling over 6,000 packages of Red Button Movie House Popcorn distributed in eight states due to potential foreign material contamination.
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What Happened
Lee's Commissary of Logan, Utah, has initiated a voluntary recall of its Red Button Movie House Popcorn. The recall was prompted by the discovery that the product may contain foreign material. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall on February 11, 2026, following the firm's initial notification on January 22, 2026.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 6,480 individual 24 oz. (680g) plastic bags of Red Button Movie House Popcorn. The affected products were distributed by Associated Food Stores to retail locations in Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, and Wyoming.
- UPC/SKU: 4117281332
- Lot Codes: 08012026, 12012026, 13012026, 14012026, 15012026, and 19012026
- Best By Dates: 6/11/2026, 06/12/2026, 06/13/2026, 06/14/2026, and 06/18/2026
- Production Location: Lee's Commissary, 888 W 1600 S Unit 130, Logan, UT 84321
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected popcorn are advised not to consume the product. While specific return instructions were not detailed in the initial report, consumers typically contact the place of purchase or the recalling firm, Lee's Commissary, for further guidance regarding refunds or disposal.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant as the presence of foreign material in food products poses a potential physical hazard to consumers. The voluntary removal of these items is intended to prevent potential injury.
Source
Information provided by the FDA under recall number H-0496-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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