CLASS III Food recall · Reported 9 Oct 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Tostitos Medium Chunky Salsa recalled by Frito-Lay

Frito-Lay is recalling Tostitos Medium Chunky Salsa, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 28 Aug 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes16 AUG 20
Quantity recalled12,012 jars

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-2255-2019
FDA event ID
83674
Recalling firm
Frito-Lay, Plano, TX
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
28 Aug 2019
FDA classified
27 Sep 2019
Reported
9 Oct 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Mold
Product category
Dips & Spreads

Timeline

28 Aug 2019Recall initiated by company
27 Sep 2019Classified by FDA+30 days
9 Oct 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

There is a defect in the glass jar packaging that could affect the vacuum seal and cause potential spoilage of the product.

Product as listed by the FDA

Tostitos Medium Chunky Salsa 24 oz. packaged in clear glass jar UPC 28400 03282

Where it was distributed

National distribution and E-commerce

Nationwide

Stores named: Online Retailers

Questions about this recall

Is Tostitos Medium Chunky Salsa recalled?

Yes. Frito-Lay recalled Tostitos Medium Chunky Salsa on 28 Aug 2019. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2255-2019.

Why was it recalled?

There is a defect in the glass jar packaging that could affect the vacuum seal and cause potential spoilage of the product.

Which lots are affected?

16 AUG 20

Where was it sold?

National distribution and E-commerce

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 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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