High FDA (Food)·F-1800-2013·Announced 2013-08-21

Tortillas Lupita White Corn Tortillas Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

Tortillas Lupita is recalling White Corn Tortillas because flour tortillas were mislabeled as corn, containing undeclared wheat.

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 involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat), which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Tortillas Lupita, Inc. is recalling White Corn Tortillas manufactured in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The recall involves 6 cases of the product distributed in Oklahoma.

The product is being recalled for undeclared wheat. The flour tortillas were mislabeled as corn tortillas. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with wheat allergies or celiac disease.

Consumers who purchased these products should check their pantries for the affected items. If found, they should stop consuming the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product: Tortillas Lupita White Corn Tortillas, Manufactured by Tortilleria Lupita, 235 SW 25th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Manufacturer: Tortilleria Lupita, Inc.
Category: Food — Bakery / Tortillas
Hazard: allergen-wheat
mis-labeling
Affected units: 6

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)

Flour tortillas packaged with corn tortilla label on 07/24/13.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Tortilleria Lupita, Inc.

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