The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1966-2018·Announced 2018-09-26

Shearer's White Corn Tortilla Chips Recalled for Metal Contamination

Shearer's Foods is recalling specific lots of white corn tortilla chips due to possible metal contamination. The products were distributed in 17 US states and Canada.

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-harm product (metal contamination) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Shearer's Foods, LLC is recalling 6,750 cases of white corn tortilla chips due to possible metal contamination. The recall includes nine specific product variations, including Shearer's White Restaurant Style Bulk, Shurfine Tortilla Chips, and Schnucks Tortilla Chips Crispy Round. The affected products have bag code dates of 12/31/2018, 12/3/2018, or 2/11/2019.

The recalled products were distributed within the United States in Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. They were also distributed in Canada.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and lot dates. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
White Corn Tortilla Chips packaged under the following brand names and sizes: 1. Shearer's White Restaurant Style Bulk, 12 ct. 16 oz., #203540212; 2. Shearer's White Round Tortilla Bulk, 12 ct. 16 oz., #210230212; 3. Shurfine Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 30 oz (1 lb 14 o
Manufacturer
Shearers Foods, Llc
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard
Affected units
6,750

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 (9)

  • Bag Code Date: 1. 12/31/2018
  • 2. 12/31/2018
  • 3. 12/3/2018
  • 4. 12/3/2018
  • 5. 2/11/2019
  • 6. 12/3/2018
  • 7. 12/31/2018
  • 8. 12/31/2018
  • 9. 12/31/2018.

Distribution

Distributed in 17 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Shearers Foods, Llc 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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