R.W. Garcia Recalls Central Market Tortilla Chips Due to Metal Fragments
R.W. Garcia Co., Inc. is recalling Central Market Tortilla Chips, Veggie & Seed Blend, because metal fragments were detected in the raw material.
What this means for you
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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
R.W. Garcia Co., Inc. is recalling Central Market, Tortilla Chips, Veggie & Seed Blend, Net Wt.; 12oz (340g). The product is distributed by H.E.B Central Markets in Austin, TX. The recall involves 848 cases of the product.
The recall was initiated because foreign material, specifically metal fragments, was detected in the raw material used to produce the chips. The affected product has Item #4081 and Date Code 12/01/2016. Specific purchase order numbers associated with the recall are 84x738690, 84x738703, 84x738691, 84x746485, and 84x772493.
Consignees were notified via email on 09/25/2016. Consumers who have this product should check their pantries for the specific item number and date code listed above. If they possess the recalled product, they should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or retailer for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Central Market, Tortilla Chips, Veggie & Seed Blend, Net Wt.; 12oz (340g), Distributed by H.E.B Central Markets, Austin, TX 78735.
- Manufacturer
- R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
- Category
- Food — Snacks
- Affected units
- 848
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 (6)
- Item #4081
- PO numbers: 84x738690
- 84x738703
- 84x738691
- 84x746485 and 84x772493
- Date Code: 12/01/2016.
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by R.W.Garcia Co., Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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