CLASS II Food recall · Reported 13 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Yellow Corn Tortillas with green and yellow printing recalled
Tortilleria Provincia is recalling Yellow Corn Tortillas with green and yellow printing, distributed in Kentucky. The recall was initiated on 19 Oct 2011 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-1046-2013
- FDA event ID
- 60188
- Recalling firm
- Tortilleria Provincia, Bowling Green, KY
- Brand
- Yellow
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 Oct 2011
- FDA classified
- 1 Mar 2013
- Reported
- 13 Mar 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Visit
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Bread
Timeline
| 19 Oct 2011 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +499 days |
| 13 Mar 2013 | 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
During an FDA inspection at the firm, it was discovered that the firm uses, FD&C Yellow #5, in the manufacture of their tortillas. However, FD&C Yellow #5 is not listed in the ingredient statement.
The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.
Product as listed by the FDA
Yellow Corn Tortillas in 5 lb clear flexible plastic bags with green and yellow printing. Tortilleria Provincia 1200 B Clay Street Bowling Green, KY 42101
Where it was distributed
The product was only distributed in the state of Kentucky.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
During an FDA inspection at the firm, it was discovered that the firm uses, FD&C Yellow #5, in the manufacture of their tortillas. However, FD&C Yellow #5 is not listed in the ingredient statement.
Which lots are affected?
Manufacture dates from 09/19/2011 through 10/19/2011 and all expiration dates between 10/19/2011 and 11/19/2011.
Where was it sold?
The product was only distributed in the state of Kentucky.
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.
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