Media Contact:           Lori Willis

                                    Director of Communications

                                    314-994-4602

 

Nov. 14, 2007

 

Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc. Recalls 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/07/07, 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

 

Del Rey Mi Abuelita – 16 ounce – UPC: 0-52771-17000

 

Del Rey Fajita Size – 12 count – UPC: 0-52771-20003

 

            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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