Gordita Black Bean Tortillas Recall Due to Botulism Risk
United Natural Foods, Inc. announced a recall of selected types of Gentes Foods Gordita Black Bean Tortillas. United Natural Foods, Inc. is recalling this product dated 11 6 11 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. Botulism can cause temporary or permanent paralysis.
The following product has been recalled:
GENTES FOODS 10 OZ GORDITA BLACK BEAN TORTILLAS UPC 618032102021
Gentes Foods Gordita Black Bean Tortillas were distributed to the Safeway and Pak N Save stores in California listed below. The date code, which is on a white sticker applied to the packaging, reads “11 6 11.” These date codes sold at other retail outlets have not been affected because the products were not exposed to a lack of refrigeration controls.
| SAFEWAY #1110 | 1546 N MAIN | SALINAS | CA |
| SAFEWAY #2840 | 2010 FREEDOM BLVD | WATSONVILLE | CA |
| PAK N SAVE #3116 | 2255 GELLERT BLVD | S SAN FRANCISCO | CA |
| PAK N SAVE #3125 | 3889 SAN PABLO AVE | EMERYVILLE | CA |
Gentes Foods Gordita Black Bean Tortillas are packed as 6 tortillas in a vacuum packaged clear sleeve. The package is approximately 10oz in size and an orange label is on a clear wrapper with white lettering.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
These items have been recalled due to a lack of temperature control during the distribution process. UNFI inadvertently subjected the recall items to temperature ranges above those directed by the manufacturer.
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