Grand Canyon Foods International LLC. recalls Southwestern Gourmet Butter Popcorn Grand Canyon Foods, Phoenix, AZ
Southwestern Gourmet Butter Popcorn from Grand Canyon Foods (best by 04/09/2018 to 10/09/2018) failed to declare Yellow 5 and soy lecithin on labels. Consumers should check labels for these ingredients.
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An FDA inspection revealed products that contained Yellow 5 and soy lecithin failed to declare the presence of Yellow 5 and soy.
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What happened, in plain English
Grand Canyon Foods is recalling Southwestern Gourmet Butter Popcorn produced between April 2018 and October 2018 because it didn't list Yellow 5 and soy lecithin on labels. This is a labeling issue that doesn't pose a safety risk but requires consumers to check labels for these ingredients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19210-southwestern-gourmet-butter-popcorn-recall-missing-yellow-5-and-soy.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19210-southwestern-gourmet-butter-popcorn-recall-missing-yellow-5-and-soy · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1493-2018
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“Southwestern Gourmet Butter Popcorn Recall: Missing Yellow 5 and Soy Lecithin.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19210-southwestern-gourmet-butter-popcorn-recall-missing-yellow-5-and-soy. Based on FDA recall #F-1493-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1493-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The products failed to declare Yellow 5 and soy lecithin on their labels, which is a labeling violation. This means consumers might not know they're consuming these ingredients, especially if they have allergies to them. However, this does not cause physical harm or injury.
Who’s affected
Anyone who bought Southwestern Gourmet Butter Popcorn from Grand Canyon Foods between April 9, 2018 and October 9, 2018. People with allergies to Yellow 5 or soy lecithin may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Southwestern Gourmet Butter Popcorn with best by dates from April 9, 2018 to October 9, 2018. The product was sold by Grand Canyon Foods in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Brand
Grand Canyon Foods- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product distributed to retail stores in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MT, NC, NH, NM, OK, OR, SC, SD, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1493-2018 | Southwestern Gourmet Butter Popcorn Grand Canyon Foods, Phoenix, AZ; All best by dates between 04/09/2018 to 10/09/2018 | 898 bags |
| F-1494-2018 | Southwestern Gourmet Prickly Pear Popcorn Grand Canyon Foods, Phoenix, AZ; All best by dates between 04/09/2018 to 10/09/2018 | 2,079 bags |
What to do — step by step
Check Label for Ingredients
Look for Yellow 5 and soy lecithin on the label of the product.
Questions people ask
Is this popcorn safe to eat?
Yes, the popcorn is safe to eat but it did not list Yellow 5 and soy lecithin on the label, which is a labeling issue.
Do I need to throw out the popcorn?
No, you do not need to throw out the popcorn. It is safe to eat but you should check the label for Yellow 5 and soy lecithin.
What should I do if I have allergies to Yellow 5 or soy?
If you have allergies to Yellow 5 or soy lecithin, check the label for these ingredients before eating.
Contact Grand Canyon Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Grand Canyon Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1493-2018 — Grand Canyon Foods Grand Canyon Foods Hello, I own a Grand Canyon Foods that is covered by recall F-1493-2018 from Grand Canyon Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1493-2018 (April 16, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1493-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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