Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Oct 19, 2011

Yellow Corn Tortillas in 5 lb clear flexible plastic bags with green and yellow printing.…

Recalling firm: Tortilleria Provincia

Why it was recalled

During an FDA inspection at the firm, it was discovered that the firm uses, FD&C Yellow #5, in the manufacture of their tortillas. However, FD&C Yellow #5 is not listed in the…

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Mar 11, 2013.

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ProductYellow Corn Tortillas in 5 lb clear flexible plastic bags with green and yellow printing. Tortilleria Provincia 1200 B Clay Street Bowling Green, KY 42101
Package size5 lb

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Manufacture dates from 09/19/2011 through 10/19/2011 and all expiration dates between 10/19/2011 and 11/19/2011.

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Original product description

Yellow Corn Tortillas in 5 lb clear flexible plastic bags with green and yellow printing. Tortilleria Provincia 1200 B Clay Street Bowling Green, KY 42101

Original FDA recall reason

During an FDA inspection at the firm, it was discovered that the firm uses, FD&C Yellow #5, in the manufacture of their tortillas. However, FD&C Yellow #5 is not listed in the ingredient statement.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1046-2013
Event ID
60188
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Oct 19, 2011
Reported
Mar 13, 2013
Classified
Mar 1, 2013
Terminated
Mar 11, 2013
Quantity
60-70 cases ( 6 pkgs/case)
Location
Bowling Green, KY, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
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Where it was distributed

The product was only distributed in the state of Kentucky.

FDA source record · F-1046-2013

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