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, 3

FDA recall notice · announced March 26, 2014 · Tortillas Mexico Mexico

Class II FDA/FSIS Class II: use may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Notes

Distribution: Regional; to various grocery stores in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas. For foreign, military/govt/VA consignees.
Lot/code information: Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014
Quantity: 249,158
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- FLOUR TORTILLAS: FAJITA 6" 15 0Z UPC Code 1569602222, HOMESTYLE 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569602221, BURRITO 10" 28OZ UPC Code 1569602223, GRANDE 12" 36 OZ UPC Code 1569602224, JUAREZ 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 15696 (F-1678-2014)
- WHEAT TORTILLAS: 9 COUNT, 18 OZ, UPC Code 1569602225. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags. (F-1680-2014)
- 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 (F-1679-2014)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.