In a significant food safety alert, Sugar Foods has initiated a recall of its tortilla chip salad topper across 20 states after it was found to contain a wheat allergen. This unexpected discovery has prompted an immediate response from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Product details and recall information
The recall involves 3.5-ounce bags of Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style. These pouches, identified by UPC Code 7 87359 17504 6, feature a best-by date of June 20, 2025. The FDA stated on Friday, emphasizing the potential health risks: “People who have a wheat allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.”
Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported thus far. However, the FDA urges consumers to exercise caution.
The recall was triggered by a consumer report on Tuesday, revealing that their bag of Tortilla Strips contained Crispy Onion Strips instead. The FDA confirmed that these onion strips include wheat, an ingredient not declared on the packaging of the Tortilla Strips.
The affected product was distributed between September 30, 2024, and November 11, 2024, reaching distribution centers in 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.