Class IITerminated in FDA datasetFeb 10, 2014

CORN TORTILLAS: 18 CT YELLOW/WHITE 18 OZ USPC Code 1569603333

Recalling firm: Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated

Why it was recalled

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.

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The exact 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.

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Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014

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.

FDA source record · F-1679-2014

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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