The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1250-2023·Announced 2023-07-26

Botanas Michoacanas Churritos Corn Flour Sticks Recalled for Undisclosed Sesame

Botanas Michoacanas is recalling Churritos Corn Flour sticks due to undisclosed sesame in the product label. Sesame is present in the ingredient list but not disclosed in the Contains statement.

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 allergen mislabeling involving sesame, a common allergen, without any reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is real but theoretical in impact, meeting the criteria for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Botanas Michoacanas is recalling Churritos Corn Flour sticks due to incomplete allergen labeling. The product's label contains a "Contains" statement that fails to disclose sesame, even though sesame is listed in the ingredient statement.

The affected product is packed in an 11 oz (311.845g) rectangular clear polypropylene bag with UPC number 6-0972233599-7. The product was distributed in Oregon and California with Best By dates ranging from June 1, 2023 to December 6, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a sesame allergy should not consume it. Those concerned about their health should consult their healthcare provider. Consumers are advised to discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Churritos Corn Flour sticks, shelf stable, 6 months shelf life, packed in a rectangular shape clear polypropylene bag with net wt.11 oz (311.845g.), UPC# 6-0972233599-7. Product labeled in part, "***BOTANAS MICHOACANS CHURRITOS CORN FLOUR STICKS***Best By:***Ingredients: Corn F
Manufacturer
Botanas Michoacanas
Hazard
  • allergen-sesame
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • Affected product has BEST BY of 6/01/23 to 12/06/23.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CA
  • OR