CLASS III Food recall · Reported 9 Oct 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tostitos Medium Queso Blanco Dip recalled by Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay is recalling Tostitos Medium Queso Blanco Dip, 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
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-2254-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83674
- Recalling firm
- Frito-Lay, Plano, TX
- Brand
- Tostitos
- 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 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Sep 2019 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 9 Oct 2019 | Published 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 Queso Blanco Dip 23 oz. packaged in clear glass jar UPC 28400 66872
Where it was distributed
National distribution and E-commerce
Stores named: Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
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?
23 APR 20 24 APR 20 6 MAY 20 7 MAY 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 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
2 other products · FDA event 83674| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Tostitos Medium Chunky Salsa recalled by Frito-LayTostitos | Frito-Lay | Mold | Nationwide | |
| CLASS III | Tostitos Medium Salsa Con Queso recalled by Frito-LayTostitos | Frito-Lay | Mold | Nationwide |
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