The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0247-2022·Announced 2021-12-15

Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips recalled for undeclared milk

Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips (16 oz. bags) are being recalled due to undeclared milk allergen from co-mingling with butter popcorn during production.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving undeclared milk allergen—a common allergen that poses a serious risk to allergic consumers. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries to date.

Plain-English summary

Trader Joe's Company is recalling Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips in 16 oz. bags because popcorn containing butter (milk) was found co-mingled with the product, resulting in an undeclared milk allergen.

The affected product consists of 2154 cases with sell-by dates of 03/19/2022 and 03/20/2022. Distribution included distribution centers in Illinois and Pennsylvania, with subsequent retail distribution to locations across the District of Columbia, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume it. Those with questions or concerns are advised to contact the recalling firm, Trader Joe's Company.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips: 16 oz. bag, 15 bags per case
Manufacturer
Trader Joes Company
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • undeclared-allergen

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 (2)

  • Sell by date 03/19/2022
  • 03/20/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 18 states:

  • DC
  • DE
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • VA
  • WI