CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Mar 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Flour Tortillas: Fajita 6" 15 0z recalled by Tortillas Mexico Mexico

Tortillas Mexico Mexico is recalling Flour Tortillas: Fajita 6" 15 0z, distributed in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Virginia, Wyoming. The recall was initiated on 10 Feb 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesExpiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014
Quantity recalled842,036

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1678-2014
FDA event ID
67484
Recalling firm
Tortillas Mexico Mexico, Denver, CO
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
10 Feb 2014
FDA classified
20 Mar 2014
Reported
26 Mar 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Flour

Timeline

10 Feb 2014Recall initiated by company
20 Mar 2014Classified by FDA+38 days
26 Mar 2014Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Tortillas Mexico is recalling all tortillas with the Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014 due to metal detector malfunction during production and therefore potential for metal in product.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

FLOUR TORTILLAS: FAJITA 6" 15 0Z UPC Code 1569602222, HOMESTYLE 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569602221, BURRITO 10" 28OZ UPC Code 1569602223, GRANDE 12" 36 OZ UPC Code 1569602224, JUAREZ 8" 24 OZ UPC Code 1569603337, 8" RESTAURANT 23 OZ UPC Code 1569602230, 10" RESTAURANT 28 OZ UPC Code 1569602226. Packaged in clear poly plastic bags.

Where it was distributed

Regional; to various grocery stores in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas. For foreign, military/govt/VA consignees.

ColoradoKansasNebraskaVirginiaWyoming

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Tortillas Mexico is recalling all tortillas with the Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014 due to metal detector malfunction during production and therefore potential for metal in product.

Which lots are affected?

Expiration Dates from December 20 to February 27, 2014

Where was it sold?

Regional; to various grocery stores in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas. For foreign, military/govt/VA consignees.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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