Mexican Style Tortilla Chips (El Matador) – ingredient quality (2012)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
El Matador Mexican Style Salted Tortilla Chips 16oz (454 g) bags &32 oz (908 g) bags
Brand
Garden Fresh Salsa, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
16 oz bag, UPC 4367820751, lot 112512 Best By 112512 32 oz bag, UPC 4367813033, lot 112612 Best By 112612
Products Sold
16 oz bag, UPC 4367820751, lot 112512 Best By 112512 32 oz bag, UPC 4367813033, lot 112612 Best By 112612
Garden Fresh Salsa, Inc. is recalling El Matador Mexican Style Salted Tortilla Chips 16oz (454 g) bags &32 oz (908 g) bags due to Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled El Matador & Garden Fresh Gourmet Salted Tortilla Chips because quality standards of ingredients us. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled El Matador & Garden Fresh Gourmet Salted Tortilla Chips because quality standards of ingredients used in the products were not met.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IN, MI, NJ
Page updated: Jan 12, 2026