Trader Joes recalls Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips:: allergen risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- Trader Joes
- Location
- Monrovia, CA
- Reported by FDA
- December 15, 2021
- Recall started
- November 22, 2021
- Risk class
- Class II
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Bakery and snacks
- Reason type
- Undeclared allergens
Is my product affected?
Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.
- Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips: 16 oz. bag, 15 bags per case
Quantity: 2154 cases
Codes: Sell by date 03/19/2022, 03/20/2022
Where it was distributed
DC's in IL, PA and then to retail locations in DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, WI.
What to do
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Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Trader Joes recalled 1 product, including Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips: 16 oz. bag, 15 bags per case.
Why was it recalled?
Popcorn containing butter (milk) was found co-mingled with Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips - undeclared milk allergen.
What does Class II mean?
FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where was it sold or shipped?
DC's in IL, PA and then to retail locations in DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, WI.
What should I do if I have this product?
Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
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