CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Sep 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
White Corn Tortilla Chips packaged under the following recalled
Shearers Foods is recalling White Corn Tortilla Chips packaged under the following brand names and sizes: Shearer's, distributed in 17 states. The recall was initiated on 7 Sep 2018 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-1966-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80992
- Recalling firm
- Shearers Foods, Massillon, OH
- Brand
- following
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Sep 2018
- FDA classified
- 17 Sep 2018
- Reported
- 26 Sep 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Soup
Timeline
| 7 Sep 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Sep 2018 | Classified by FDA | +10 days |
| 26 Sep 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Corn Chip products are being recalled due to possible metal contamination.
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
White Corn Tortilla Chips packaged under the following brand names and sizes: 1. Shearer's White Restaurant Style Bulk, 12 ct. 16 oz., #203540212; 2. Shearer's White Round Tortilla Bulk, 12 ct. 16 oz., #210230212; 3. Shurfine Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 30 oz (1 lb 14 oz) 851g, UPC 15400-85704; 4. Schnucks Tortilla Chips Crispy Round, Net Wt. 13 oz (369 g), UPC 41318-25077; 5. Neal Brothers Easy Rounders tortillas, 300g, UPC 56932-20103; 6. Mcalisters Deli White Restaurant Style, 12 ct., 16 oz. #903660112; 7. Food Club Tortilla Chips Restaurant Style, Net Wt 11.5 oz (326g), UPC 36800-34839; 8. Fareway Authentic Round Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 14 oz (396g), UPC 21333-05027; 9. Essential Everyday Restaurant Style, Net Wt 12 oz (340g), UPC 41303-03766.
Where it was distributed
within the US: AR, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI. Outside the US: Canada
ArkansasFloridaIowaIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyMichiganMinnesotaMissouriOklahomaPennsylvaniaTennesseeTexasVirginiaWashingtonWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Is White Corn Tortilla Chips packaged under the following brand names and sizes: Shearer's recalled?
Yes. Shearers Foods recalled White Corn Tortilla Chips packaged under the following brand names and sizes: Shearer's on 7 Sep 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1966-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Corn Chip products are being recalled due to possible metal contamination.
Which lots are affected?
Bag Code Date: 1. 12/31/2018, 2. 12/31/2018, 3. 12/3/2018, 4. 12/3/2018, 5. 2/11/2019, 6. 12/3/2018, 7. 12/31/2018, 8. 12/31/2018, 9. 12/31/2018.
Where was it sold?
within the US: AR, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI. Outside the US: Canada
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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