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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1046-2013/FDA enforcement
Tortilleria Provincia·Food·Oct 19, 2011

Yellow Corn Tortillas in 5 lb Clear Flexible Plastic Bags with Green and Yellow Printing

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    During an FDA inspection at the firm, it was discovered that the firm uses, FD&C Yellow #5, in the manufacture of their tortillas. However, FD&C Yellow #5 is not listed in the…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • 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 FDAINMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameTortilleria Provincia
Recalling firmTortilleria ProvinciaBowling Green, KY, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Manufacture dates from 09/19/2011 through 10/19/2011 and all expiration dates between 10/19/2011 and 11/19/2011.
Distribution area
IN

The product was only distributed in the state of Kentucky.

United States

Quantity affected60-70 cases ( 6 pkgs/case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 13, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1046-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Tortilleria Provincia initiated this food recall on October 19, 2011. The FDA enforcement report states: During an FDA inspection at the firm, it was discovered that the firm uses, FD&C Yellow #5, in the manufacture of their tortillas. However, FD&C Yellow #5 is not listed in the ingredient statement. The FDA report lists distribution as: The product was only distributed in the state of Kentucky.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: During an FDA inspection at the firm, it was discovered that the firm uses, FD&C Yellow #5, in the manufacture of their tortillas. However, FD&C Yellow #5 is not listed in the ingredient statement.

Yellow Corn Tortillas in 5 lb Clear Flexible Plastic Bags with Green and Yellow Printing was made or distributed by Tortilleria Provincia in Bowling Green, KY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1046-2013, dated March 13, 2013.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Yellow Corn Tortillas in 5 lb Clear Flexible Plastic Bags with Green and Yellow Printing recall?

Tortilleria Provincia recalled Yellow Corn Tortillas in 5 lb Clear Flexible Plastic Bags with Green and Yellow Printing in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1046-2013. During an FDA inspection at the firm, it was discovered that the firm uses, FD&C Yellow #5, in the manufacture of their tortillas. However, FD&C Yellow #5 is not listed in the…

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 using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Tortilleria Provincia 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-1046-2013. 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.