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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
- Category
- Food — Snacks
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
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