Media Contact: Lori
Willis
Director
of Communications
314-994-4602
Nov. 14, 2007
Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc. Recalls
Flour Tortillas Due to Possible Health Risk
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Del Ray Torrilleria,
Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is announcing the recall of tortilla
products due to a possible health risk.
Logli customers in Rockford, Ill, and Janesville, Wis.
are urged to check for the following products with the code dates of OCT/17/07, OCT/20/07, OCT/24/07,
NOV/04/07, NOV/10/07 and NOV/11/07:
Del Rey Corn
Tortilla – 8 count – UPC: 0-52771-10001
Del Rey Tortilla – 8 count – UPC:
0-52771-20001
Del Rey White Flour Torilla – 2 count – UPC:
0-52771-40001
Illinois
state officials believe there is a connection between the tortillas and recent
illnesses in Racine, Wis. schools, in which students experienced
vomiting, nausea and abdominal cramps.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of this type should consult a health
professional.
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.
Logli
customers should return the product to the store of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers
with questions may contact Del Rey by calling 773-637-8900
or the Schnucks/Logli Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-264-4400.
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