The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1678-2014·Announced 2014-03-26

Tortillas Mexico Recalls Flour Tortillas Due to Metal Detector Malfunction

Tortillas Mexico is recalling flour tortillas with expiration dates from December 20, 2013, to February 27, 2014, due to a metal detector malfunction that may have allowed metal fragments into the product.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk of physical injury from metal fragments, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated is recalling specific varieties of flour tortillas, including Fajita, Homestyle, Burrito, Grande, Juarez, and Restaurant sizes. The recall covers products with expiration dates ranging from December 20, 2013, to February 27, 2014. The affected units were packaged in clear poly plastic bags and distributed to various grocery stores in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Kansas, as well as to foreign, military, government, and VA consignees.

The recall was initiated because of a metal detector malfunction during the production process. This equipment failure created a potential for metal fragments to remain in the tortillas. The agency has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems.

Consumers who have purchased these specific tortillas should check their expiration dates and UPC codes against the list provided in the official notice. If the products match the recalled items, consumers should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
FLOUR TORTILLAS: FAJITA 6" 15 0Z UPC Code 1569602222, HOMESTYLE 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569602221, BURRITO 10" 28OZ UPC Code 1569602223, GRANDE 12" 36 OZ UPC Code 1569602224, JUAREZ 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569603337, 8" RESTAURANT 23 OZ UPC Code 1569602230, 10" RESTAURANT 28 OZ UPC Code 15
Manufacturer
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated
Category
Food — Bakery / Tortillas
Hazard
Affected units
842,036

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 (2)

  • Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27
  • 2014

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated 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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