Popcorn Palace, in Schiller Park, Illinois, is issuing an alert about undeclared allergens in some of their 1-Gallon Value Bags of flavored popcorn. The bags were sold through fundraising programs. There may be milk, soy, peanuts, or tree nuts in these products. These ingredients can cause serious or life-threatening reactions in people allergic to these foods.
The products are:
- Caramel Nut, 1-Gallon Value Bag (contains milk, soy, peanuts, tree nuts [almonds, cashews])
- Cheddar Cheese, 1-Gallon Value Bag (contains milk, soy)
- Chicago Style, 1-Gallon Value Bag (contains milk, soy)
- Chocolate Drizzle Caramel, 1-Gallon Value Bag (contains milk, soy)
- Cookies & Cream, 1-Gallon Value Bag (contains milk, soy, wheat)
- Gourmet Caramel, 1-Gallon Value Bag (contains milk, soy)
- Macadamia Butter Crunch, 1-Gallon Value Bag (contains milk, soy, macadamia nuts)
- Rainbow, 1-Gallon Value Bag (contains soy)
- Spicy Cheese, 1-Gallon Value Bag (contains milk, soy, wheat)
- White Cheddar, 1-Gallon Value Bag (contains milk, soy)
There have not been any reported illnesses connected with these products. The popcorn is completely safe for people without these allergies. The products were sold after October 1, 2011.
If you have questions, please call 1-800-873-2676.
There are eight major allergens that cause 90% of all food allergy reactions. These ingredients must be listed on the label of all food products sold in the United States. The eight allergens are: milk, soy, peanuts, wheat, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and eggs.
