Snack food giant Frito-Lay has just launched a major recall of its Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips. They’ve designated this action as a Class I recall, which is the highest risk level for food safety. On March 26, decision-makers were able to act quickly because of the growing concern. They are concerned that eating the contaminated chips could lead to serious medical problems including possible death.
The recall specifically targets chips identifiable by several manufacturing codes: 471106504, 18 13:XX, 471106505, 85 13:XX, 471106506, 85:13 XX, and 471106507, 85 13:XX. In these codes, the “XX” can be any number that falls between 30 and 55. Consumers are advised to look for these codes on their products to know if they have the potentially dangerous items.
Affected chips made their way to a wide range of stores. They were readily available in grocery stores, convenience stores, drug stores and through e-commerce platforms in numerous states. The culturally diverse distribution opens the opportunity that countless unsuspecting consumers might unknowingly have these products in their homes and are putting themselves at risk.
This recent recall has caught the eye of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), underscoring the seriousness of the recall. A Class I designation indicates that the use of or exposure to the recalled product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death. This classification emphasizes the lack of action I largely blame on consumers themselves. Frito-Lay’s forward-thinking prevention measures illustrate the company’s dedication to the safety of consumers.
If you have purchased Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips with any of the listed manufacturing codes, do not consume them. Your safety comes first — don’t ignore these tips! Please return the product to the place you bought it for a complete refund. If that isn’t feasible, take extra care to dispose of it properly.
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