Mexicano Brand Corn Chips Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergen

January 24, 2025 New Zealand

Mexican Supplies Limited has announced the recall of a specific batch of its Mexicano brand Corn Chips Cheese (300g) due to the presence of an undeclared allergen, soy. The issue arose because Mexicano brand Corn Chips Tasty Salsa was incorrectly packaged as Mexicano brand Corn Chips Cheese, leading to a mislabeling error.

Product Details

  • Product Type: Corn Chips
  • Product Name (Size): Mexicano brand Corn Chips Cheese (300g)
  • Best Before Date: 17 JUL 25
  • Packaging: 300g foil bag

Distribution

The affected product was sold in the following North Island supermarkets in New Zealand:

  • New World Hastings: 400 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings
  • New World Miramar: 48 Miramar Avenue, Miramar, Wellington
  • New World Paremata: 93-97 Mana Esplanade, Paremata, Porirua
  • Pak’n Save Hāwera: 54 Princess Street, Hāwera
  • Pak’n Save Tamatea: Corner Leicester Avenue & Coventry Avenue, Tamatea, Napier

Note: No other Mexicano brand products are affected by this recall.

Consumer Advice

People with a soy allergy should not consume this product. If you have consumed the product and are experiencing any health concerns, please seek medical advice immediately.

Consumers with a soy allergy are advised to return the product to the retailer for a full refund. If you are not allergic to soy, this recall does not affect you.

For further details about this recall or to report concerns, please contact New Zealand Food Safety.

Source:https://www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-home/food-recalls-and-complaints/recalled-food-products/mexicano-brand-corn-chips-cheese/

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