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Class II
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated
Recall #F-1679-2014 · Initiated 2014-02-10
Product
CORN TORTILLAS: 18 CT YELLOW/WHITE 18 OZ USPC Code 1569603333, 36 COUNT YELLOW/WHITE 36 OZ USPC Code 1569603335/4, 75 COUNT WHITE CORN 5 LB,USPC Code 1569603331, 100 COUNT WHITE CORN 100 OZ USPC Code 1569603336, 36 COUNT MINI 24 OZ USPC Code 1569603332, 36 COUNT TAQUITO 23 OZ UPC Code 1569603345, 100 COUNT TAQUITO 4 LB UPC Code 1569603346. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.
Reason for recall
Tortillas Mexico is recalling all tortillas with the Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014 because a meatal staple was found by a consumer in a baked tortilla. Investigation by the Colorado Health Department found the firm's metal detector was not functioning.
Quantity affected
249,158
Distribution
Regional; to various grocery stores in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas. For foreign, military/govt/VA consignees.
Lot / code info
Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2014-07-11
Recalling firm
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Incorporated
840 W 11th Ave
Denver, CO 80204-5403
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.