Popcorn Recalled for Milk Allergens when Cheddar Flavored Labeled as Butter Flavored

Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc. is recalling one specific lot of 8 oz. bags labeled as Butter Flavored Popcorn were filled with cheddar flavored popcorn. The error resulted in a undeclared milk being present.  But wait, wouldn't butter flavor have milk allergens just like the cheddar flavored popcorn?  Not, the butter flavor is just the flavor chemicals and oil, not real butter.

(Source: FDA - https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bickels-snack-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-specific-lot-butter-flavored-popcorn)

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bickels-snack-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-specific-lot-butter-flavored-popcorn
Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Specific Lot of Butter Flavored Popcorn
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  January 22, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  January 25, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Bickel’s Snack Foods
Product Description:  Butter Flavored Popcorn

Company Announcement
 

Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of 8 oz. Butter Flavored Popcorn bearing UPC code 70175 06021 due to the undeclared presence of milk. Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could experience a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume this product.

The following Use By code is subject to this recall:
29 MAR 21
Z1 E1

No other products or lot codes are affected by this recall.

The product was sold to distributors in Georgia and North Carolina and is available exclusively in Publix Super Markets. The error occurred when bags containing Cheddar Flavored Popcorn were inadvertently labeled as Butter Flavored Popcorn. To date, there have been no illnesses reported in connection with the consumption of this product.

The error was identified by a store employee who alerted the manufacturer.

If you have this product in your possession, please discard it or return it to Publix for a full refund.

Customer inquiries should be directed to:
Phone: 717-900-1520
Email: dsager@bickelssnacks.com

Business hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern time.

This voluntary recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food & Drug Administration.