The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-0047-2023·Announced 2022-10-26

Trader Joe's Organic Tortilla Chip Rounds recalled for undeclared milk and soy

Trader Joe's Organic Yellow Tortilla Chip Rounds may contain undeclared milk and soy allergens. The product contains small amounts of Spicy Cheese Crunchies which were not listed on the label.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is 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.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling on common allergens (milk and soy). No illnesses or injuries reported. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness is classified as High.

Plain-English summary

Trader Joe's Organic Yellow Tortilla Chip Rounds (16 oz. bags, UPC 0074-0449) are being recalled because they may contain small amounts of Trader Joe's Spicy Cheese Crunchies, which includes the allergens milk and soy that are not declared on the product label.

The recall affects 14,412 cases distributed to Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The affected product has sell-by dates of January 18, 19, or 20, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have allergies to milk or soy should not consume it. If you have a package with one of the affected sell-by dates, dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund. Contact Trader Joe's with any questions.

The recalled product

Product
16 oz. bags of Trader Joe's Organic Yellow Tortilla Chip Rounds. UPC: 0074-0449 Distributed and Sold exclusively by: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016 Distributed and sold exclusively by: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016 Distributed and Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's…
Affected units
14,412

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Sell By dates 01/18/23
  • 01/19/23
  • 01/20/23

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

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