Yellow/White Corn Tortillas (Tortillas Mexico) – Metal Staple Risk (2014)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
CORN TORTILLAS: 18 CT YELLOW/WHITE 18 OZ USPC Code 1569603333, 36 COUNT YELLOW/WHITE 36 OZ USPC Code 1569603335/4, 75 COUNT WHITE CORN 5 LB,USPC Code 1569603331, 100 COUNT WHITE CORN 100 OZ USPC Code 1569603336, 36 COUNT MINI 24 OZ USPC Code 1569603332, 36 COUNT TAQUITO 23 OZ UPC Code 1569603345, 100 COUNT TAQUITO 4 LB UPC Code 1569603346. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.
Brand
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014
Products Sold
Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated is recalling CORN TORTILLAS: 18 CT YELLOW/WHITE 18 OZ USPC Code 1569603333, 36 COUNT YELLOW/WHITE 36 OZ USPC Code due to Tortillas Mexico is recalling all tortillas with the Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014 because a meatal staple was found by a con. 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
Tortillas Mexico is recalling all tortillas with the Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014 because a meatal staple was found by a consumer in a baked tortilla. Investigation by the Colorado Health Department found the firm's metal detector was not functioning.
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
CO, IN, KS, NE, VA, WY
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