CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Tortilla Chip #8 Especial White NGMO Corn Masa Flour recalled

Azteca Milling is recalling Tortilla Chip #8 Especial White NGMO 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

Lot, batch or date codes22452516H1 - 22772516H1
Quantity recalled243,708 LBS

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-1782-2017
FDA event ID
76307
Recalling firm
Azteca Milling, Henderson, KY
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
Flour

Timeline

22 Sep 2016Recall initiated by company
28 Mar 2017Classified by FDA+187 days
5 Apr 2017Published 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

Tortilla Chip #8 Especial White NGMO 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

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?

22452516H1 - 22772516H1

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 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.

Other products in this recall event

4 other products · FDA event 76307

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Tortilla Chip 2 White Corn Masa Flour recalled by Azteca Milling.

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