CORN TORTILLAS: 18 CT YELLOW/WHITE 18 OZ USPC Code 1569603333
Recalling firm: Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated
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.…
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: Jul 11, 2014.
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Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014
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Original product description
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.
Original FDA recall reason
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.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1679-2014
- Event ID
- 67484
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Feb 10, 2014
- Reported
- Mar 26, 2014
- Classified
- Mar 20, 2014
- Terminated
- Jul 11, 2014
- Quantity
- 249,158
- Location
- Denver, CO, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Letter
Where it was distributed
Regional; to various grocery stores in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas. For foreign, military/govt/VA consignees.
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