Here’s why bags of popcorn have been recalled at Publix and other stores

Peanuts and popcorn don’t always go together as shown by peanuts being the reason Cabot Creamery popcorn has been recalled nationwide.

Both manufacturer Jody Inc. and Publix announced the recall of Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn on Friday.

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Wednesday, Jody Inc. “was notified by The Farmer Companies, Inc. that it received two customers complaints of peanuts found in their bags of the product.”

Problem is, peanuts aren’t supposed to be with the popcorn. So, peanuts won’t be listed with the ingredients as a present allergen. What’s not a problem for most folks can be a mildly bad to ultimately bad problem for those with a peanut allergy.

“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected product,” the Jody-written, FDA-posted recall notice states.

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This covers 6-ounce bags with lot No. 2519907B1 and expiration date July 15, 2026. They went to distribution centers in Florida, California, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland and Oregon before being shipped to retailers around the country.

If there’s no chance anyone with a peanut allergy will get near this popcorn, carry on as normal. If there’s any chance someone with a peanut allergy will get into one of these bags of popcorn, return it to the store for a refund. Or, throw it in the garbage.

Questions about this recall can be answered by Jody M. Wagner at 757-422-8646 x103, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.