FDA issues recall on organic kiwis and butter popcorn, here are the affected products

In an effort to prioritize consumer safety, two separate product recalls have been initiated involving organic green kiwifruit and butter flavored popcorn. The recalls have been issued by David Oppenheimer and Company I LLC, as well as Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc. due to concerns over potential health risks associated with these products.

Here's everything you need to know about the affected products.

Undeclared milk in Butter Flavored Popcorn

Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc. of York, Pennsylvania, has initiated a voluntary recall for specific lots of 8 oz. Butter Flavored Popcorn due to the presence of undeclared milk. Individuals with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity are cautioned against consuming these products, as it may lead to potentially severe allergic reactions.

The affected product comes in 8-ounce clear plastic bags and bears the UPC code 70175 06021. The following Use By codes are subject to this recall:

• 20 NOV 23 Z4 E1
• 27 NOV 23 Z4 E1

The lot code information is located on the front of the package, just above the label.

Undeclared milk in the affected popcorn poses a significant risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities. Consuming this product may result in serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.

Consumers who have purchased the affected popcorn should discard the product or return it to the distributor to receive a full refund.

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Organic Green Kiwifruit recall

David Oppenheimer and Company I LLC is recalling all one-pound clamshells of organic green kiwifruit due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can lead to severe infections, particularly among vulnerable populations.

The recalled organic green kiwifruit, packaged in one-pound clear plastic clamshells with the Zespri brand and UPC code 8 18849 02009 3, was sold between June 14, 2023, and July 7, 2023.

FDA states that:

Sold in clamshells at retail locations in FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WI. Zespri organic green kiwifruit sold in other states is NOT subject to this recall.

They add:

Zespri organic green kiwifruit sold in other states is NOT subject to this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes contamination can result in serious infections, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Pregnant women are particularly at risk, as the infection can lead to miscarriages or stillbirths.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled organic green kiwifruit are urged not to consume it. Instead, they should immediately discard the product.

Read more: Tesco issues urgent recall on British Cooking Salt: Here's what to do if you bought the affected product

Sources used:

FDA statement: Butter Flavored Popcorn

FDA statement: Organic Green Kiwifruit