Productos La Samaritana, Inc. recalls La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo
La Samaritana recalls tortillas with undeclared FD&C Red #40 dye. Affected lots: 19191, 19224, 19243. No remedy stated in recall.
Recall notice
Failure to declare FD&C Red #40
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
La Samaritana is recalling certain tortillas because they failed to declare FD&C Red #40 dye on the label. This means the product may contain an unlisted food dye that could pose health risks. Consumers should check the lot numbers listed to see if their product is affected. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16651-la-samaritana-tortillas-recall-red-40-not-declared.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16651-la-samaritana-tortillas-recall-red-40-not-declared · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0099-2020
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“La Samaritana Tortillas Recall: Red #40 Not Declared.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16651-la-samaritana-tortillas-recall-red-40-not-declared. Based on FDA recall #F-0099-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0099-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product failed to declare FD&C Red #40 dye on its label, which is a food coloring approved for use in some products. This means consumers might be exposed to an unlisted dye that could cause health issues, though the specific risks are not detailed in the recall.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo with lot numbers 19191, 19224, or 19243 are affected. Those with the unlisted dye may face health risks from consuming the product.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the lot number on the tortilla package. Affected lots are 19191, 19224, and 19243. The product is labeled as La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo.
- Brand
La Samaritana- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class III- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Domestic distribution only (PR).
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0098-2020 | Selecto Wraps de Tomate, Tomato Wraps Econo Healthy Wraps, Soft Flour Tortillas, Tomate La Samaritana Tortillas, (Harina de Trigo) Tomate; Selecto Tomato Wraps: lots # 19184 and 19220 Econo Healthy Wraps, Tomate: lots # 19172, 19184, 19210, 19220, and 19231 La Samaritana Tortillas Tomate: lots #19191 and 19224 | 138 cases/16 bags/8 tortillas ea. |
| F-0099-2020 | La Samaritana Tortillas (Harina de Trigo) 8/12-12" Reg Rojo; Lots # 19191, 19224, and 19243 | 40 cases/8 bags/12 tortillas ea. |
What to do — step by step
Check Lot Number
Look for lot numbers 19191, 19224, or 19243 on the tortilla package.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product failed to declare FD&C Red #40 dye on its label, which is a food coloring that should be listed if used.
What should I do if I have the affected product?
The recall record does not state a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the lot number.
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
The recall does not mention any physical hazard like injury or fire; it's a food labeling issue.
Contact La Samaritana
We’ve drafted a message you can send La Samaritana to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0099-2020 — La Samaritana La Samaritana Hello, I own a La Samaritana that is covered by recall F-0099-2020 from La Samaritana. 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-0099-2020 (September 13, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0099-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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