La Samaritana Tortillas Recalled for Failure to Declare FD&C Red #40
Productos La Samaritana, Inc. is recalling specific lots of La Samaritana Tortillas because they contain FD&C Red #40, which was 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 the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error regarding an undeclared dye, which fits the criteria for a low-severity documentation or packaging issue.
Plain-English summary
Productos La Samaritana, Inc. is recalling La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo. The recall is due to the failure to declare FD&C Red #40 on the product label. The affected product is distributed domestically in Puerto Rico.
The specific lots subject to this recall are # 19191, 19224, and 19243. The product quantity is 40 cases/8 bags/12 tortillas each. The agency has classified this recall as Class III.
Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their labels for the lot numbers listed above. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo
- 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 (3)
- Lots # 19191
- 19224
- and 19243
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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