CLASS II Food recall · Reported 19 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Trader Joes, Veggie Flaxseed Tortilla Chips recalled by R.W.Garcia Co

R.W.Garcia is recalling Trader Joes, Veggie Flaxseed Tortilla Chips. The recall was initiated on 25 Sep 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesItem #4020, PO numbers: 78405399, 78208540, 78223406, 78223448, 78223452 and 79296976, Date codes: 11/30/2016 and 12/01/2016.

Quantity recalled3228 cases

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-0070-2017
FDA event ID: 75313
Recalling firm: R.W.Garcia, Lincolnton, NC
Brand: Trader Joe
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 25 Sep 2016
FDA classified: 11 Oct 2016
Reported: 19 Oct 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Chips

Timeline

25 Sep 2016	Recall initiated by company
11 Oct 2016	Classified by FDA	+16 days
19 Oct 2016	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

Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material.

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

Trader Joes, Veggie Flaxseed Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 12oz. (340g), Distributed and Sold by Trader Joes, Monrovia, CA 91014.

Where it was distributed

Consignees were notified via email on 09/25/2016.

Stores named: Trader Joe's

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material.

Which lots are affected?

Item #4020, PO numbers: 78405399, 78208540, 78223406, 78223448, 78223452 and 79296976, Date codes: 11/30/2016 and 12/01/2016.

Where was it sold?

Consignees were notified via email on 09/25/2016.

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

9 other products · FDA event 75313

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is RW Garcia, 3 Seed.Graines, Kale Crackers recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
19 Oct 2016	CLASS II	RW Garcia, 3 Seed.Graines, Kale Crackers recalledRW Garcia	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016	CLASS II	365, Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips, Multigrain recalled by R.W.Garcia Co	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016	CLASS II	RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Sweet Potato Crackers, (Flaxseed recalledRW Garcia	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016	CLASS II	RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Kale Crackers, Gluten Free recalledRW Garcia	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016	CLASS II	Harris Teeter, Multigrain, Tortilla Chips recalled by R.W.Garcia CoHarris Teeter	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016	CLASS II	365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Unsalted recalled by R.W.Garcia Co	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016	CLASS II	RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Sweet Potato Crackers, (Flaxseed recalledRW Garcia	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016	CLASS II	Central Market, Tortilla Chips, Veggie & Seed Blend recalledCentral	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016	CLASS II	365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Lightly Salted recalled	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC

More recalls from R.W.Garcia

All 10

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
19 Oct 2016Food	CLASS II	365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Lightly Salted recalled	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016Food	CLASS II	Central Market, Tortilla Chips, Veggie & Seed Blend recalledCentral	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016Food	CLASS II	RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Sweet Potato Crackers, (Flaxseed recalledRW Garcia	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016Food	CLASS II	365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Unsalted recalled by R.W.Garcia Co	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC
19 Oct 2016Food	CLASS II	Harris Teeter, Multigrain, Tortilla Chips recalled by R.W.Garcia CoHarris Teeter	R.W.Garcia	Foreign Material	NC

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