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Product Recall Number: 20-118

Why was Poppin’ Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn recalled?

The popcorn’s paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards.

Poppin’ Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn
Here's product recall specific data for Poppin’ Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn.

  • Product Recall Number: 20-118

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2020-05-07

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Poppin’ Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn

  • Description: This recall involves Poppin’ Cobs 10 pack of microwave popcorn on the cob. The popcorn is packaged in a brown box with a black top with 10 Poppin' Cobs individually wrapped and 10 brown bags for popping. “Poppin’ Cobs” is printed on the front of the box. Only boxes with date codes 042121 on the back of the box are included in the recall.

  • Hazard Description: The popcorn’s paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 4,900

  • Incidents: Poppin’ Cobs has received five reports of the popcorn brown paper bags catching on fire in the microwave. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Poppin’ Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn and contact the firm to receive free replacement bags. Consumers can order the replacement bags online at https://www.poppincobs.com/products/replacement-bags .

  • Sold At: Uncommon Goods stores in Brooklyn, N.Y. from September 2019 through January 2020 for about $18

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, of Camden, Arizona

  • Distributors: Fully Popped, of Indianapolis, Ind.

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed