The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2851-2015·Announced 2015-07-22

Tortilleria Provincia Recalls Blue Corn Tortillas Due to Labeling Error

Tortilleria Provincia is recalling Blue Corn Tortillas because the packaging incorrectly lists ingredients and color additives intended for other tortilla varieties.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text describes a labeling error regarding color additives and ingredients without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling issue.

Plain-English summary

Tortilleria Provincia is recalling 96 64-ounce bags and 12 16-ounce bags of Refrigerate After Purchase Blue Corn Tortillas. The product was distributed to Kentucky and Ohio.

The recall was initiated because the firm used the same clear plastic bags with Nutrition Facts and Ingredients listed for all three types of corn tortillas (Yellow, White, and Blue). The label for the Blue corn tortillas incorrectly states that Yellow # 2 was used in lieu of Yellow # 6. Additionally, the label lists color ingredients (FD&C BLUE No. 1, FD&C YELLOW No. 2, FD&C RED N. 40, SODIUM BENZOATE) that are included for the White and Yellow corn tortillas, but not necessarily for the Blue variety.

Consumers who purchased these products should check their inventory for the specific UPCs 0 89780 10000 1 (16 oz) and 0 89780 10001 8 (64 oz) and the associated use-by dates. The source text does not specify instructions for disposal or return, but consumers should stop using the product if they are concerned about the labeling discrepancy.

The recalled product

Product
Tortilleria Provincia Refrigerate After Purchase Blue Corn Tortillas, Net Wt. 16 oz, 0 89780 10000 1 & 64 oz, 0 89780 10001 8, Tortilleria Provincia, 1200 B Clay St. Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 842-7733

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 (3)

  • 04-04-15/ - 05/10/15
  • 04-29-15  05/3015
  • 05-02-15  06/1215

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Tortilleria Provincia 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.

See all 3 products in this recall →