CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Taco 4 Blue Corn Masa Flour recalled by Azteca Milling
Azteca Milling is recalling Taco 4 Blue Corn Masa Flour, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 22 Sep 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1780-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76307
- Recalling firm
- Azteca Milling, Henderson, KY
- Brand
- Taco
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Sep 2016
- FDA classified
- 28 Mar 2017
- Reported
- 5 Apr 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 22 Sep 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Classified by FDA | +187 days |
| 5 Apr 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm stated that they were notified by some of their customers that their product contains metal fragments.
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
Taco 4 Blue Corn Masa Flour 50 lb bags
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed in the following states: AR, CT, MI, NC, OH, PA, TX, and VA. Product was distributed to one Canadian firm. No products were distributed to government accounts.
ArkansasConnecticutMichiganNorth CarolinaOhioPennsylvaniaTexasVirginia
Questions about this recall
Is Taco 4 Blue Corn Masa Flour recalled?
Yes. Azteca Milling recalled Taco 4 Blue Corn Masa Flour on 22 Sep 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1780-2017.
Why was it recalled?
The firm stated that they were notified by some of their customers that their product contains metal fragments.
Which lots are affected?
21982516H1 - 22162516H1
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed in the following states: AR, CT, MI, NC, OH, PA, TX, and VA. Product was distributed to one Canadian firm. No products were distributed to government accounts.
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 21 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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