The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1604-2015·Announced 2015-04-01

El Popocatepetl Tortilla Wraps Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

El Popocatepetl Ind., Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific tortilla wraps because they may contain undeclared milk.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

El Popocatepetl Ind., Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is voluntarily recalling El Popocatepetl's 8 in. Chipotle, Spinach Pesto, and Sun Dried Tomato Wraps. The recall is due to the potential presence of undeclared milk in the products.

The milk ingredient was identified in the "butter flavoring" used in all three flavored wraps. The affected products are 8-inch tortilla wraps packaged in re-sealable polypropylene bags, with 10 wraps per bag. The recall covers 56 cases, totaling 560 bags. The products were distributed nationwide in Illinois and Indiana.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific wraps. Affected lot codes include 15006 (best by 2/20/2015), 10524 (best by 3/7/2015), and 15029 (best by 4/1/2015). The UPC code is 0 20784 78248 0. Individuals with milk allergies should avoid consuming these products.

The recalled product

Product
8 in. chipotle flavored tortilla wraps, packaged in re-sealable polypropylene bags, 10 wraps per bag. Sold under the El Popocatepetl brand name.

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 (4)

  • UPC Code: 0 20784 78248 0 Lot Codes: 15006
  • best by: 2/20/2015** 10524
  • best by: 3/7/2015** 15029
  • best by: 4/1/2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by El Popocatepetl Ind., Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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