Dale and Thomas Popcorn Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Popcorn Products Due to Possible Health Risk

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012. Dale and Thomas Popcorn is voluntarily recalling a limited number of ready-to-eat bags of select flavors of Popcorn, Indiana-brand popcorn products (listed below) because of possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Anyone who is concerned about a possible health problem or illness should contact a healthcare provider immediately.

Products involved in the recall should not be consumed and may be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

The recalled products were distributed to various retailers, vendors, distribution centers, and consumers through the Internet on or after August 8th, 2012 with Best By dates of February 4th, 2013 through March 12th, 2013. All recalled products were packaged in red bags of various sizes. Consumers can identify if they have purchased an impacted product by looking at the Best By date located in the front, top right corner of the package and the Bag UPC (Code) located in the nutritional panel found on the back, bottom left corner of the package.

All other Popcorn, Indiana-brand products are safe to consume.

The potential for contamination was noted after testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some ready-to-eat bags of Popcorn, Indiana-brand products.

Consumers with recalled product(s) should contact Dale and Thomas’ dedicated recall hotline (866) 940-7936 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, or email the company at: [email protected] for additional information.

Recalled Products

Flavor	PKG Type	Size	Bag UPC (Code)	Best By Dates
Aged White Cheddar	Bag	3.5oz	843571000532	2/11/2013, 2/16/2013, 2/25/2013, 2/27/2013, 3/9/2013, 3/10/2013
Aged White Cheddar	Bag	8oz	843571000785	2/5/2013, 2/11/2013, 2/16/2013, 2/17/2013, 2/18/2013, 2/25/2013, 2/26/2013, 2/27/2013, 3/9/2013, 3/10/2013
Aged White Cheddar	Bag	8.3oz	843571002956	2/4/2013, 2/5/2013, 2/11/2013, 2/17/2013, 2/18/2013, 2/25/2013, 2/26/2013, 2/27/ 2013
Aged White Cheddar	Bag	9oz	843571000785	2/18/2013, 2/25/2013
Almond Biscotti	Bag	6.5oz	843571003809	2/16/2013, 3/4/2013
Almond Biscotti	Bag	7oz	843571003854	3/3/2013, 3/4/2013
American Cheese	Bag	7oz	843571004134	2/4/2013, 2/12/2013, 3/9/2013
Apple Crisp	Bag	8oz	843571003243	3/4/2013
Bacon Ranch	Bag	3.5oz	843571001942	2/18/2013, 3/6/2013, 3/9/2013, 3/10/2013
Bacon Ranch	Bag	7.75oz	843571001935	2/18/2013
Bacon Ranch	Bag	8.3oz	843571003007	2/12/2013, 2/18/2013, 3/6/2013
Black & White Drizzle	Bag	6oz	843571002345	2/9/2013, 2/13/2013, 2/23/2013, 3/3/2013
Caramel	Bag	7.4oz	843571003045	2/16/2013, 3/12/2013
Caramel	Bag	8oz	843571002369	2/4/2013, 2/16/2013, 3/3/2013
Caramel Roasted Peanuts	Bag	7oz	843571003861	3/3/2013
Chocolate Peanut Butter	Bag	5oz	843571003786	3/6/2013, 3/9/2013
Chocolate Peanut Butter	Bag	5.5oz	843571003847	2/5/2013, 2/20/2013, 2/23/2013, 2/24/2013, 3/6/2013
Cinnamon Sugar Drizzle	Bag	5.5oz	843571003052	3/6/2013, 3/9/2013
Cinnamon Sugar Drizzle	Bag	6oz	843571002352	2/19/2013, 2/24/2013, 3/10/2013
Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Drizzle	Bag	5.5oz	843571003076	3/6/2013, 3/9/2013
Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Drizzle	Bag	6oz	843571002338	2/10/2013, 2/12/2013, 2/23/2013
Kettlecorn	Bag	9.75oz	843571000150	2/6/2013, 2/17/2013
Kettlecorn	Bag	14oz	843571000693	2/6/2013
Kettlecorn Multipack	8-Pack Bag	0.7oz	843571001676	2/4/2013
Salt & Pepper	Bag	6.9oz	843571003557	2/12/2013, 3/10/2013
Wasabi Reserve	Bag	5.5oz	843571002048	2/18/2013, 3/6/2013