Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published July 15, 2026

Prospector Popcorn Recall: Nutrient Labeling Error

Prospector Popcorn recalls 1.5 oz Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn due to inaccurate carbohydrate and cholesterol declarations on the label.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #H-1232-2026Food Prospector Popcorn ›

Lower-risk recall

Inaccurately declared nutrients including Carbohydrates (understated) and Cholesterol (understated).

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Prospector Popcorn, LLC is recalling 21,400 units of its 1.5 oz Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn because the nutrition facts panel inaccurately declares nutrients. Specifically, the amounts of carbohydrates and cholesterol are understated compared to what is actually in the product. This recall affects packages with a Best By date on or before July 10, 2027, and UPC code 850073852392. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/686461-prospector-popcorn-recall-nutrient-labeling-error.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/686461-prospector-popcorn-recall-nutrient-labeling-error · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: FDA #H-1232-2026

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“Prospector Popcorn Recall: Nutrient Labeling Error.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/686461-prospector-popcorn-recall-nutrient-labeling-error. Based on FDA recall #H-1232-2026.

Prospector Popcorn, LLC voluntarily recalled its Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn due to inaccurate nutrient declarations, the FDA said on July 15, 2026. The Food and Drug Administration announced the Class II recall of 21,400 units distributed across multiple states.

How to tell if you have it

Prospector Popcorn
Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn
1.5 oz.
UPC: 850073852392
Best By date on or before July 10, 2027

The hazard

The product contains inaccurately declared nutrients, specifically understated carbohydrates and cholesterol. The FDA classified the recall as Class II.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Prospector Popcorn, LLC has one other recall on record since April 28, 2026, involving undeclared soy lecithin. Other recent recalls of similar products include Nutricia Liquid Hope Organic Whole Foods Meal Replacement Recall (May 26, 2026), Nutrient Foods Cocoa Crunch Cereal Recall (August 3, 2026), and C2O Coconut Water Recall (February 25, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check your popcorn bags for the brand name 'Prospector Popcorn' and the product name 'Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn' in the 1.5 oz size. Verify the UPC code is 850073852392 and that the Best By date is on or before July 10, 2027.

Brand
Prospector Popcorn
Product
Prospector Popcorn Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn 1.5 oz
Category
Food

FDA recall event · 4 products

All 4 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.

Status
Ongoing
Distribution
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Class
H-1232-2026	Prospector Popcorn Chocolate Mocha Gourmet Popcorn 1.5 oz.; All Best By date on or before July 10, 2027. UPC Codes: 850073852392	Class II
H-1233-2026	Prospector Popcorn Maple Walnut Ice Cream Gourmet Popcorn 3.5 oz.; UPC: 850073852224 All Best By date on or before July 10, 2027	Class III
H-1234-2026	Prospector Popcorn Fudge Brownie Gourmet Popcorn 1.5oz and 3.5oz; 1.5 oz size UPC: 850073852354; all best by dates on or before July 10, 2027 3.5 oz. size UPC: 850073852293; all best by dates on or before July 10, 2027	Class III
H-1235-2026	Prospector Popcorn Belgian Chocolate Toffee Gourmet Popcorn 3.5oz; UPC: 850073852125 all best by dates on or before July 10, 2027.	Class III

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Your Product
Verify if your popcorn matches the recalled brand, product name, size, UPC code, and Best By date range.
Review Labeling Accuracy
Be aware that the carbohydrate and cholesterol amounts listed on the package are lower than the actual content.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 44 states and D.C..

FDA distribution: “AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 42 days after the firm started it.

Jul 15, 2026Firm started the recall
Aug 14, 2026FDA classified it Class II
Aug 26, 2026Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Sep 8, 2026Added to GovInfoNow

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/686461-prospector-popcorn-recall-nutrient-labeling-error">Prospector Popcorn Recall: Nutrient Labeling Error (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

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Official source: FDA Recall #H-1232-2026 (July 15, 2026)
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