Del Rey Tortilleria Recalls Flour Tortillas Due to Possible Health Risk

Del Rey Tortilleria, Chicago, is announcing the recall of its flour tortilla products.

Included in the recall are flour tortillas of all sizes [White Flour Tortillas; Tortillas de Harina (6 inch); Burritos 2, 3, and 4; and Fajita (8 inch)] with the name "Del Rey" on the label, and with one of these Date Codes: OCT/17/07; OCT/20/07; OCT/24/07; NOV/04/07; NOV/10/07; or NOV/11/07.

Illinois state officials have told FDA that they believe there is a connection between the tortillas and recent illnesses in Racine, Wis., schools, where students experienced vomiting, nausea and abdominal cramps.

State officials have said that they do not believe the problem involves microbial contamination. Del Rey is not certain that its products caused the reported symptoms, but is recalling the product nevertheless as a precaution while its investigation continues.

This recall does not affect any other Del Rey products. The products were distributed nationwide through food distributors and grocery stores.