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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

El Milagro Corn Tortillas Recalled for Potential Metal Inclusion

Agency Publication Date: February 21, 2020
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Summary

El Milagro of Texas Inc. is recalling approximately 2,400 packages of its Original El Milagro Corn/Maiz tortillas due to the potential presence of metal fragments. These 30-count packages (26 oz) were distributed throughout Texas and were marked with a specific "Best By" date of February 16, 2020. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date, but consumers should stop using these tortillas immediately. You should return the product to the store where you bought it for a full refund or throw it away.

Risk

The product may contain metal fragments which, if swallowed, can cause choking or dental and internal injuries to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your packaging for 'Original El Milagro Corn/Maiz tortillas' in 30-count, 26 oz (750g) packages with UPC 649619621178.
  2. Verify if your product has the 'BEST BY 02/16/20' date printed on the label.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this food safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Original El Milagro Corn/Maiz tortillas (26 Oz.)by El Milagro
Variants: 30 count
Item Code:
F-0737-2020
UPC Codes:
649619621178
Lot Numbers:
BEST BY 02/16/20

Instruction on label: Refrigerate After Purchase

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85021
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: El Milagro of Texas Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2400 Packages
Distributed To: Texas

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