Why it was recalled
During an FDA inspection at the firm, it was discovered that the firm uses, FD&C Yellow #5, in the manufacture of their tortillas. However, FD&C Yellow #5 is not listed in the ingredient statement.
Product description
Yellow Corn Tortillas in 5 lb clear flexible plastic bags with green and yellow printing. Tortilleria Provincia 1200 B Clay Street Bowling Green, KY 42101
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Manufacture dates from 09/19/2011 through 10/19/2011 and all expiration dates between 10/19/2011 and 11/19/2011.
Where it was sold
The product was only distributed in the state of Kentucky.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1046-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 19, 2011
- FDA report date
- Mar 13, 2013
- Quantity
- 60-70 cases ( 6 pkgs/case)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Tortilleria Provincia
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1046-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Bowling Green
- State
- KY
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 60188
- Address
- 1200 Clay St
- Address (line 2)
- Unit B
- Code information
- Manufacture dates from 09/19/2011 through 10/19/2011 and all expiration dates between 10/19/2011 and 11/19/2011.
- Postal code
- 42101-2025
- Report date
- Mar 13, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1046-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Tortilleria Provincia
- Product quantity
- 60-70 cases ( 6 pkgs/case)
- Termination date
- Mar 11, 2013
- Reason for recall
- During an FDA inspection at the firm, it was discovered that the firm uses, FD&C Yellow #5, in the manufacture of their tortillas. However, FD&C Yellow #5 is not listed in the ingredient statement.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Yellow Corn Tortillas in 5 lb clear flexible plastic bags with green and yellow printing. Tortilleria Provincia 1200 B Clay Street Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Distribution pattern
- The product was only distributed in the state of Kentucky.
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 19, 2011
- Initial firm notification
- Visit
- Center classification date
- Mar 1, 2013