Ruiz Recalls Beef and Cheese Tortillas Due to Plastic Contamination
Ruiz Food Products is recalling beef and cheese tortillas that may contain brittle clear plastic. No injuries have been reported.
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 (USDA Class II) with no reported injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.
Plain-English summary
Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a Denison, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 23,544 pounds of beef and cheese tortilla products. The recall is due to possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically brittle clear plastic. The affected products are 4.5-lb. cases containing 24 pieces of RANCHERO COOKED BEEF & CHEESE WRAPPED IN A BATTERED FLOUR TORTILLA, produced on Nov. 18, 2016, with a production date of 16 323 and a product code of 86-390.
These items bear establishment number EST. 17523A inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to institutions in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. The issue was identified after the firm received consumer complaints.
There have been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Recalls Beef and Cheese Tortilla Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Prepared Foods
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