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Food recall · FDA · Published November 22, 2021

Trader Joes Company recalls Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips: 16 oz. bag, 15 bags per case

Trader Joe's recalls 16oz blue corn tortilla chips due to undeclared milk allergen in some bags. Consumers should check sell dates and avoid products with butter.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0247-2022FoodTrader Joe's ›
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Recalling firmTrader Joes Company800 S Shamrock Ave, N/A · Monrovia, CA 91016-6346
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What happened, in plain English

Trader Joe's is recalling organic blue corn tortilla chips because butter (milk) was accidentally mixed in with the chips, creating an undeclared allergen. This poses a risk for people with milk allergies who might consume the product without knowing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13715-trader-joe-s-organic-blue-corn-tortilla-chips-recall-undeclared.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13715-trader-joe-s-organic-blue-corn-tortilla-chips-recall-undeclared · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0247-2022

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“Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13715-trader-joe-s-organic-blue-corn-tortilla-chips-recall-undeclared. Based on FDA recall #F-0247-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0247-2022%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The chips contain butter (milk) that was not declared as an allergen. This means individuals with milk allergies could experience allergic reactions if they eat the product without knowing it contains milk.

Who’s affected

People with milk allergies are at risk if they consume the recalled chips. The recall affects consumers who bought the product between March 19-20, 2022.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 16 oz. bags of Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips sold in cases of 15 bags. The sell by dates are March 19 or 20, 2022.

  • Brand
    Trader Joe's
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Dates

    Look for 16 oz. bags with sell by dates of March 19 or 20, 2022.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe for people without milk allergies?

The product contains butter (milk) that was not declared as an allergen, so it is not safe for people with milk allergies. People without milk allergies may not be affected.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for 16 oz. bags of Trader Joe's Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with sell by dates of March 19 or 20, 2022.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check the product dates and avoid consumption if you have a milk allergy.

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Contact Trader Joe's

We’ve drafted a message you can send Trader Joe's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0247-2022 — Trader Joe's Trader Joe's

Hello,

I own a Trader Joe's that is covered by recall F-0247-2022 from Trader Joe's.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0247-2022 (November 22, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0247-2022 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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