RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0325-2017/FDA enforcement

On the Border Cafe Style Tortilla Chips 18 OZ

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Possible metal fragments in corn flour.

  • 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 FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameTruco Enterprises, INC
Recalling firmTruco Enterprises, INCDallas, TX, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 81138 71018 37 81138 71028 2
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 781138710183 and 781138710282
  • Batch Codes - 092816SHA, 092916SHA, 100316SHA, 100416SHA, 100516SHA, 100316SHM, 101116SHM, 101216SHM, 101716SHM, 101816SHM, 101916SHM, 102416SHM, 102516SHM, 101116SHV, 101216SHV, 102316SHV, 092816FES, 092916FES, 100416FES
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide throughout the US

United States

Quantity affected48, 808 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 16, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0325-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Truco Enterprises, INC initiated this food recall on September 23, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Possible metal fragments in corn flour. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide throughout the US.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Possible metal fragments in corn flour.

On the Border Cafe Style Tortilla Chips 18 OZ was made or distributed by Truco Enterprises, INC in Dallas, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0325-2017, dated November 16, 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 UPC and lot code 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 On the Border Cafe Style Tortilla Chips 18 OZ recall?

Truco Enterprises, INC recalled On the Border Cafe Style Tortilla Chips 18 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0325-2017. Possible metal fragments in corn flour.

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 Truco Enterprises, 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-0325-2017. 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.