The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0715-2025·Announced 2025-04-23

Tortilla Chips Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #5 Color Additive

La Mexicana Tortilla Chips are being recalled due to undeclared Yellow #5, a color additive that must be labeled. The voluntary recall affects 3 boxes distributed in Texas.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class II recall involves an undeclared food additive with no reported illnesses or injuries. While undeclared additives require correction, Yellow #5 is not among the major food allergens, and the voluntary precautionary recall indicates no confirmed consumer harm.

Plain-English summary

La Mexicana Tortilla Factory, Inc. is recalling Tortilla Chip Green 4 cut (5 lbs per bag, 6 bags per box) due to undeclared Yellow #5. The affected product has code 25072-4 and was distributed in Texas, totaling 3 boxes.

Yellow #5 is a color additive that federal regulations require to be declared on food labels. Consumers with this product should check the code number against the recall information.

The manufacturer voluntarily initiated this recall, which is currently ongoing.

The recalled product

Product
Tortilla Chip Green 4 cut packed 5lbs per bag; 6 bags per box
Manufacturer
La Mexicana Tortilla Factory, Inc.
Hazard
  • undeclared-yellow-5
  • labeling-error

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 (1)

  • 25072-4

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.