Urgent Health Alert: Popcorn Recall Issuedโ Dueโฃ to undeclared Peanut Allergen
Consumers are being warned to immediately check their popcorn following a recall of Cabot Creamery with Caramel and Cheddar Cheese popcorn due to theโฃ potential presence of undeclared โฃpeanuts.โข The recall affects product with batch codeโ 2519907B1 and poses a serious risk to individuals withโข peanut allergies, even from a โขsmall amount.
A peanut allergy can trigger a range ofโฃ symptoms, โคfromโค mildโ reactions like itchy mouth and hives (urticaria) to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis. other symptoms include inflammation, difficulty breathing, โฃdizziness, vomiting, and diarrhea. Health officials emphasize the critical importance of reviewing productโฃ labels, particularly for those with known food allergies โor sensitivities, to mitigate the risk of accidental exposure.
While individuals without peanut allergies are not โin immediate danger, authorities โฃadvise keeping the recalled popcorn away from anyone โwith a sensitivity or children with a historyโ of allergic reactions. Consumers are encouraged to verify the batch and best-before dateโ on their popcorn before consumption.
For updated recall details, consumers can consult the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. Retaining product packaging is also recommended to easily identifyโ batchโฃ numbers in the event of futureโข alerts.
