They are a common dish on appetizer menus in chain restaurants in the United States.

[3] When smoked or grilled and stuffed with sausage, they are also referred to as A.B.T or Atomic Buffalo Turds.

[9] On September 27, 1993, the Poppers Supply Company successfully applied for a trademark on "Poppers" when used for "coated and breaded vegetable pieces", which they held until the trademark was transferred to Anchor Food Products on September 12, 2001.

[10] On September 25, 2001, Heinz announced that it had completed the acquisition of the Poppers brand, while McCain Foods acquired Anchor's production facilities.

[11] Leon's Texas Cuisine launched a line of cheese-stuffed, breaded, fried jalapeño product in 1985 called Jalitos; the company claims it is the original such product that was nationally distributed.