CLASS II Food recall · Reported 19 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Lightly Salted recalled
R.W.Garcia Co is recalling 365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Lightly Salted. The recall was initiated on 25 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-0074-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75313
- Recalling firm
- R.W.Garcia Co, Lincolnton, NC
- 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
- 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
365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Lightly Salted, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 lb.) 454g., Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703.
Where it was distributed
Consignees were notified via email on 09/25/2016.
Stores named: Whole Foods
Questions about this recall
Is 365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Lightly Salted recalled?
Yes. R.W.Garcia Co recalled 365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Lightly Salted on 25 Sep 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0074-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material.
Which lots are affected?
Item #4070, PO numbers: 3624584, 3620661, 3624856 and 3633589, Date Code: 11/10/2016
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 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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