CLASS III Food recall · Reported 13 Nov 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo recalled

Productos La Samaritana is recalling La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 13 Sep 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLots # 19191, 19224, and 19243
Quantity recalled40 cases/8 bags/12 tortillas ea.

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-0099-2020
FDA event ID
83872
Recalling firm
Productos La Samaritana, San Lorenzo, PR
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
13 Sep 2019
FDA classified
1 Nov 2019
Reported
13 Nov 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Bread

Timeline

13 Sep 2019Recall initiated by company
1 Nov 2019Classified by FDA+49 days
13 Nov 2019Published in enforcement report+12 days

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

Reason for recall

Failure to declare FD&C Red #40

Product as listed by the FDA

La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo

Where it was distributed

Domestic distribution only (PR).

Puerto Rico

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Failure to declare FD&C Red #40

Which lots are affected?

Lots # 19191, 19224, and 19243

Where was it sold?

Domestic distribution only (PR).

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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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