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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1782-2017/FDA enforcement
Azteca Milling Lp·Food·Sep 22, 2016

Tortilla Chip #8 Especial White Ngmo Corn Masa Flour 50 lb Bags

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The firm stated that they were notified by some of their customers that their product contains metal fragments.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, AR, CT, MI +5 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAzteca Milling Lp
Recalling firmAzteca Milling LpHenderson, KY, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 22452516H1 - 22772516H1
Distribution area
INARCTMINCOHPATXVA

Product was distributed in the following states: AR, CT, MI, NC, OH, PA, TX, and VA. Product was distributed to one Canadian firm. No products were distributed to government accounts.

United States

Quantity affected243, 708 LBS
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 5, 2017
FDA recall numberF-1782-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Azteca Milling Lp initiated this food recall on September 22, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm stated that they were notified by some of their customers that their product contains metal fragments. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed in the following states: AR, CT, MI, NC, OH, PA, TX, and VA. Product was distributed to one Canadian firm. No products were distributed to government accounts.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm stated that they were notified by some of their customers that their product contains metal fragments.

Tortilla Chip #8 Especial White Ngmo Corn Masa Flour 50 lb Bags was made or distributed by Azteca Milling Lp in Henderson, KY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1782-2017, dated April 5, 2017.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Tortilla Chip #8 Especial White Ngmo Corn Masa Flour 50 lb Bags recall?

Azteca Milling Lp recalled Tortilla Chip #8 Especial White Ngmo Corn Masa Flour 50 lb Bags in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1782-2017. The firm stated that they were notified by some of their customers that their product contains metal fragments.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Azteca Milling Lp recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1782-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.