La Samaritana Tomato Tortillas Recalled for Undeclared Red Dye
Productos La Samaritana is recalling specific lots of tomato tortillas because they contain FD&C Red #40, which is not declared on the label.
What this means for you
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a minor labeling error regarding an undeclared dye, with no reported illnesses or injuries.
Plain-English summary
Productos La Samaritana, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Selecto Wraps de Tomate, Econo Healthy Wraps, and La Samaritana Tortillas. The recall is due to a failure to declare the presence of FD&C Red #40, a food dye, on the product labeling.
The affected products include Selecto Tomato Wraps (lots #19184 and 19220), Econo Healthy Wraps Tomate (lots #19172, 19184, 19210, 19220, and 19231), and La Samaritana Tortillas Tomate (lots #19191 and 19224). The total quantity involved is 138 cases, 16 bags, and 8 tortillas each. The products were distributed domestically in Puerto Rico.
Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their lot numbers against the list provided. If they have the affected products, they should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Selecto Wraps de Tomate, Tomato Wraps Econo Healthy Wraps, Soft Flour Tortillas, Tomate La Samaritana Tortillas, (Harina de Trigo) Tomate
- Manufacturer
- Productos La Samaritana, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Tortillas
- Hazard
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)
- Selecto Tomato Wraps: lots # 19184 and 19220 Econo Healthy Wraps
- Tomate: lots # 19172
- 19184
- 19210
- 19220
- and 19231 La Samaritana Tortillas Tomate: lots #19191 and 19224
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Productos La Samaritana, 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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