Harris Teeter Multigrain Tortilla Chips Recalled for Metal Fragments
R.W. Garcia Co. is recalling Harris Teeter Multigrain Tortilla Chips 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.
Plain-English summary
R.W. Garcia Co., Inc. is recalling 72 cases of Harris Teeter Multigrain Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g). The product was produced by Harris Teeter in Mathews, NC.
The recall was initiated because foreign material, specifically metal fragments, was detected in the raw material used to produce the chips. The affected product is identified by Item #4179, PO numbers 900947 and 900946, and Date Code 12/11/2016.
Consignees were notified via email on September 25, 2016. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Harris Teeter, Multigrain, Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Produced by Harris Teeter, Mathews, NC 28105.
- Manufacturer
- R.W.Garcia Co., Inc.
- Category
- Food — Snacks
- Affected units
- 72
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)
- Item #4179
- PO numbers: 900947 and 900946
- Date Code: 12/11/2016.
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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