Food Enforcement F-1046-2013

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.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Report Date

March 13, 2013

Recall Initiation

October 19, 2011

Product Information

Product description
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
Product quantity
60-70 cases ( 6 pkgs/case)
Product type
Food
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.
Initial firm notification
Visit
Distribution pattern
The product was only distributed in the state of Kentucky.

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Tortilleria Provincia
Address
1200 Clay St, Unit B

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Codes & Dates

Recall number
F-1046-2013
Event ID
60188
Recall initiation date
October 19, 2011
Center classification date
March 1, 2013
Code info
Manufacture dates from 09/19/2011 through 10/19/2011 and all expiration dates between 10/19/2011 and 11/19/2011.
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