RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0073-2017/FDA enforcement
R.w.garcia Co., INC.·Food·Sep 25, 2016

365, Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips, Multigrain, NET WT

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material.

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameR.w.garcia Co., INC.
Recalling firmR.w.garcia Co., INC.Lincolnton, NC, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Item #4059, PO numbers: 3611086, 3611089, 36234584, 3620661 and 3624765, Date Code: 11/12/2016.
Distribution area

Consignees were notified via email on 09/25/2016.

United States

Quantity affected143 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 19, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0073-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

R.w.garcia Co., INC. initiated this food recall on September 25, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material. The FDA report lists distribution as: Consignees were notified via email on 09/25/2016.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material.

365, Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips, Multigrain, NET WT was made or distributed by R.w.garcia Co., INC. in Lincolnton, NC, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0073-2017, dated October 19, 2016.

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 365, Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips, Multigrain, NET WT recall?

R.w.garcia Co., INC. recalled 365, Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips, Multigrain, NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0073-2017. Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material.

What injuries or health effects are linked to metal contamination?

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

Who is most at risk from Metal contamination?

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

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.

How do I get a refund from R.w.garcia Co., INC.?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0073-2017 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the R.w.garcia Co., INC. 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-0073-2017. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.