CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Mar 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Shearer's Yellow tortilla chips, round Mini and Restaurant sizes recalled
Shearer's Snacks is recalling Shearer's Yellow tortilla chips, round Mini and Restaurant sizes. The recall was initiated on 24 Feb 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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-0829-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85105
- Recalling firm
- Shearer's Snacks, Massillon, OH
- Brand
- Shearer's Yellow
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Feb 2020
- FDA classified
- 11 Mar 2020
- Reported
- 18 Mar 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 24 Feb 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Mar 2020 | Classified by FDA | +16 days |
| 18 Mar 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product may contain undeclared milk.
Product as listed by the FDA
Shearer's Yellow tortilla chips, round Mini and Restaurant sizes, packaged in clear film pillow bags in the following weights: 1oz (100 count per case), 1.5oz (72 count per case), 2oz (60 count per case), and a bulk case16oz bags (10 count per case)
Where it was distributed
Product was shipped to two distributers. It is believed that neither distributor further distributed the product, and all product is accounted for
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product may contain undeclared milk.
Which lots are affected?
12105414, 12205413, 12305312, 12205414, 12305313, 12305314, 12305413, 12205512. BEST BY JUN 22, 2020 or BEST BY JUN 23 2020
Where was it sold?
Product was shipped to two distributers. It is believed that neither distributor further distributed the product, and all product is accounted for
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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