The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0814-2022·Announced 2022-03-09

Great Value Tortilla Chips Recalled Due to Metal Contamination

Great Value Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips are being recalled due to potential metal contamination. Affected products have lot codes 122051## or 123051## with a best-by date of May 23, 2022.

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 with a physical hazard (metal contamination) that presents a risk of choking or injury to consumers. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this in the 'risk-of-harm' category without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Great Value Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips (13 oz., UPC 78742-11453) are being recalled by Walmart and manufacturer Shearer's Snacks due to potential metal contamination in the product.

The chips may contain foreign material (metal) that could cause choking or injury if consumed. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

The recall affects 2555 cases distributed in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Affected products have lot codes 122051## or 123051## with a best-by date of May 23, 2022.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it and should discard it or return it to Walmart for a refund. Contact Shearer's Snacks or Walmart with questions.

The recalled product

Product
Great Value Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips, Net St. 13 oz. UPC 78742-11453. Distributed By: Walmart, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716.
Manufacturer
Shearer'S Snacks
Hazard
  • metal
  • choking

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)

  • Lot Codes: 122051##
  • 123051## Best By: May 23
  • 2022

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • IL
  • MO
  • NE
  • WI
  • WY