Sugar Foods Corporation has announced a recall of its Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style due to the presence of an undeclared wheat allergen.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted the company’s recall notice on Friday, highlighting a mix-up that poses a risk to individuals with wheat allergies or sensitivities.
The recall affects 3.5-ounce resealable pouches of Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips with a UPC Code 7 87359 17504 6 and a best-by date of June 20, 2025. According to Sugar Foods, the issue arose when a customer reported finding crispy onion strips—another product by the company—inside the tortilla strip packaging. Unlike the tortilla strips, the crispy onions contain wheat, an ingredient not listed on the tortilla strips’ packaging.
While no illnesses have been reported, the FDA warned that consuming the mislabeled product could lead to severe or life-threatening allergic reactions in people with wheat allergies.
The affected products were distributed between September 30 and November 11 to 22 states, including:
- 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.
Consumers who purchased the product can return it to the original point of purchase for a full refund.
This recall comes amid increased scrutiny of food safety. Recent high-profile cases include an E. coli outbreak tied to organic carrots and a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat meat products, both of which resulted in hospitalizations and fatalities.
In this instance, Sugar Foods emphasized its commitment to consumer safety, urging anyone with questions to contact their consumer care department.
For those with wheat allergies, vigilance is crucial to avoid potential health risks.
ABC News, CBS News, and USA Today contributed to this report.
