Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Recalled in 22 States

Possible Contamination of Undeclared Wheat Allergen

Packages of tortilla strips commonly used as a salad topper have been recalled in Illinois, Indiana, and 20 other states for possible contamination of an undeclared wheat allergen.

Reason for Recall

A customer contacted the company, Sugar Foods, after finding crispy onion strips in a bag of Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style, which contain wheat not listed on the product label.

No Illnesses Reported

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled product, which was distributed between September 30 and November 11.

Affected States

The recalled product was sent to distribution centers in the following states:

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Georgia
• Iowa
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Maryland
• Maine
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• North Carolina
• New Jersey
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• Washington

Product Information

The recalled product has a "best by" date of June 20, 2025 and UPC Code 7 87359 17504 6.

What to Do

Anyone who purchased the recalled tortilla strips is urged to return them to the place of purchase for a refund or discard the product.

Recent Recalls

This recall follows separate recalls involving 160,000 pounds of ground beef and organic carrots, both due to possible E. coli contamination.

Conclusion

The recall is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of consumers with wheat allergies or intolerance. It is essential for those who have purchased the recalled product to take action and return or discard it to avoid any potential harm.

FAQs

Q: What is the reason for the recall?
A: The recall is due to possible contamination of an undeclared wheat allergen in the product.

Q: Are there any reported illnesses?
A: No, there have been no reported illnesses in connection with the recalled product.

Q: Which states were affected by the recall?
A: The recalled product was distributed to 22 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.

Q: What should I do if I have purchased the recalled product?
A: You should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or discard it.