Walnut Creek Caramel Popcorn Recall: Undeclared Soy Allergen
Walnut Creek Foods recalls 15 oz Caramel Popcorn because soy lecithin was not listed on the label, posing a risk to those with soy allergies.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The firm was notified by the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture that they failed to include "soy lecithin" on their label.
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What happened, in plain English
Walnut Creek Foods is recalling its 15 oz (425g) Caramel Popcorn because the product label failed to list "soy lecithin" as an ingredient. This omission creates a health risk for consumers who have soy allergies or sensitivities, as they may unknowingly consume the allergen. The recall was initiated after notification from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19728-walnut-creek-caramel-popcorn-recall-undeclared-soy-allergen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19728-walnut-creek-caramel-popcorn-recall-undeclared-soy-allergen · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0822-2018
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“Walnut Creek Caramel Popcorn Recall: Undeclared Soy Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19728-walnut-creek-caramel-popcorn-recall-undeclared-soy-allergen. Based on FDA recall #F-0822-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0822-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard is an undeclared allergen. Because "soy lecithin" was not listed on the ingredient panel, individuals with soy allergies cannot identify the risk before consumption, potentially leading to an allergic reaction upon eating the product.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled Caramel Popcorn and have a soy allergy or sensitivity are at risk of an allergic reaction. The product was distributed to stores in Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for WALNUT CREEK FOODS Caramel Popcorn in a 15 oz (425g) package. Look for UPC code 25555 99857 2 and a "Best by" date of 4/30/2018 on the packaging.
- Brand
Walnut Creek Foods- Product
WALNUT CREEK FOODS Caramel Popcorn NET WT 15 OZ (425g) Ingredients: Evaporated Can Juice, Popcorn, Butter (cream- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Verify if you have the recalled 15 oz Caramel Popcorn with UPC 25555 99857 2 and Best by date 4/30/2018.
Do Not Consume
If you have the recalled product, do not eat it due to the undeclared soy allergen risk.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 13 states.
FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to the following states: FL, ID, IN, KY, MI, MT, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA & WV.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.6 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-0822-2018 (January 25, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0822-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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