The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-2255-2019·Announced 2019-10-09

Frito-Lay Recalls Tostitos Salsa Due to Glass Jar Packaging Defect

Frito-Lay is recalling Tostitos Medium Chunky Salsa in glass jars because a packaging defect may affect the vacuum seal and cause spoilage.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is limited to potential spoilage due to a packaging defect.

Plain-English summary

Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling 12,012 jars of Tostitos Medium Chunky Salsa, 24 oz., packaged in clear glass jars with UPC 28400 03282. The recall is due to a defect in the glass jar packaging that could affect the vacuum seal and cause potential spoilage of the product.

The affected product was distributed nationally and through e-commerce. The product code is 16 AUG 20.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop using it if found. The recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating the defect is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Tostitos Medium Chunky Salsa 24 oz. packaged in clear glass jar UPC 28400 03282
Manufacturer
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Category
Food — Salsa
Hazard
Affected units
12,012

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)

  • 16 AUG 20

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Frito-Lay, 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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