Same question- My popcorn had live black bugs. Are you fixing the problem so I can order it again?
1630549
I had the same problem. I have order this several times before and it was fine. Just this last time, we notice little black bugs in the package.
1630550
Ugh! Made me run to the pantry to check my just ordered batch. Went thorough every kernel,...not one speck. All good on this end
1630551
Wow. We're almost through the whole bag and just noticed them! so I think there must have been eggs?
1630552
I had the same problem from the same batch (I ordered the end of October). I contacted Great Northern Popcorn and they sent me a free replacement. You should do the same!
1630553
The owners don't care enough about this to answer. It has been over a year now. ridiculous
1630554
I had no bugs or other contaminants in the popcorn I have received thus far. In fact, this reminds me that I need to order more, thanks!
338083
Think of Black Jewell as a trade name. Popcorn is crimson not the black kernel. If you have a whirly popper and use coconut oil the crimson may actually pop better than the black kernel.
438812
Don't give up. We started with smaller batches and just kept increasing the size. now we have full bowls of popcorn. Good luck
1210042
I personally would not eat anything that arrived to me damaged. To be on the safe side contact the vendor and explain what happen but I wouldn't eat it. Either ship it back or discard. Sorry for your experience.
1424000
Something is wrong. Return them. I have an order I'm still snacking on. They taste fine.
2099038
I use mine both with oil and without and have never had this problem with the insert, which is used many times over. Could it be related to either the power level of your microwave unit or the amount of time programmed for the popcorn?
428377
That's exactly why I quit using mine....never popped even 1/2 the kernals. My popcorn was never hard though
1335211
i did not see anything on their website either, but i remember reading (on a few different discussion threads online) that this popcorn is non-GMO. i emailed the company but have not yet heard back. if i do, i will respond with a definite answer.
1347591
Well, I'm annoyed. Bob's Red Mill popcorn came up in my search in Amazon for "organic popcorn." But there is nothing in the listing or the label to indicate that it is organic. And a search on Bob's Red Mill site brings up 3 pages of organic items but not this popcorn. This looks like a mistake on Amazon's part in how it was categorized. I may ask for a refund and I hope this note sets the record straight.
1432928
Last year I found a bag of Walmart popcorn in a drawer that was over six years old. I popped it and the popcorn was as good as ever. From a half cup unpopped corn, all kernels popped except two. Hint,.. keep it in the refrigerator and it will last forever.
1508918
The first one I owned of these the handle fell off. It was a glasss handle. I was foolish enough to buy another one 10 years later hoping the handle problem had been addressed. So I thought since they changed to a silicone handle maybe they had fixed the problem. I see they have not. My main problem with this popper this time is that I didn't like the way the popcorn tasted after popping it. I only used it twice and gave it to Goodwill. I did not use it enough to wait for the handle to fall off. Even if you found another handle I don't know how you would attach it. Whatever way the manufacturer is attaching is not working so I don't think anyone else could do it either. The first one I owned of these the handle fell off. It was a glasss handle. I was foolish enough to buy another one 10 years later hoping the handle problem had been addressed. So I thought since they changed to a silicone handle maybe they had fixed the problem. I see they have not. My main problem with this popper this time is that I didn't like the way the popcorn tasted after popping it. I only used it twice and gave it to Goodwill. I did not use it enough to wait for the handle to fall off. Even if you found another handle I don't know how you would attach it. Whatever way the... » Read More The first one I owned of these the handle fell off. It was a glasss handle. I was foolish enough to buy another one 10 years later hoping the handle problem had been addressed. So I thought since they changed to a silicone handle maybe they had fixed the problem. I see they have not. My main problem with this popper this time is that I didn't like the way the popcorn tasted after popping it. I only used it twice and gave it to Goodwill. I did not use it enough to wait for the handle to fall off. Even if you found another handle I don't know how you would attach it. Whatever way the manufacturer is attaching is not working so I don't think anyone else could do it either. « Show Less
926294
I don't know if you mean bugs in the general sense of crawly type of infective type but I have had no problem with this brand of popcorn and prefer to take chance against bugs rather then pesticides, chemical additives etc... My opinion. I eat a lot of this popcorn daily and I have nothing but good to say about it. Maybe the health inspectors should focus on GMO's and more important issues the natural. Think about what you put in your body, think about the huge and growing cancer epidemic, do ya think it might have something to do with chemical ingestion???
718019
Mine already had larvae in it when delivered. Do yourself a favor and buy this item at Costco or another store..
2016597
Hi ... Must have been a "Bad Batch!!" Did you check for continuity? Haven't tried mine - Yet!
2268562
I've never experienced that before! :-o That sounds disgusting! I've ordered it online and bought it from Traders here in CO and fortunately did not have that experience! So sorry, AG!!
1970660
Use coconut oil. It's NOT better. Some people feel popcorn tastes better yellow (what??). Really, this stuff is awful. I have a full container- don't know what to do with it. Surely won't use it. Personally, I use good ol' peanut oil now.
338078
When I ordered the popcorn, the picture showed the black container. Hope this helps.