An update on a previously announced recall was recently released by United Natural Foods. The recalled product, Gentes Foods’ Gordita Black Bean Tortillas, is believed to be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. During the process of distribution, the affected products were placed in an environment that lacked temperature control.

In the previous recall, the affected products were stated as having a product date of 12-7-11. However, the recall has been updated, stating that the date code has been revised and that the affected products have a date code of 11-6-11. Below is specific information about the recalled product:

Brand: Gentes Foods

Product Information: Gordita Black Bean Tortillas

UPC code: 618032102021

Date code: 11-6-11 (printed on a white sticker found on the product packaging)

Net weight: 10 ounces

Packaging: 6 tortillas per vacuum-packed, clear sleeve container

Label: white lettering on an orange background

It is important to note that some products under the same date code are not affected by the recall because these products were not exposed to the absence of refrigeration controls. Gentes Foods Gordita Black Bean Tortillas having the same date code sold in the following stores are included in the recall:

Safeway #110 located at 1546 North Main,Salinas California

Safeway #2840 located at2010 Freedom Boulevard,Watsonville California

Safeway #3116 located at2255 Gellert Boulevard, SouthSan Francisco California

Safeway #3125 located at3889 San Pablo Avenue,Emeryville California

Consumers who bought the said product in any of these stores are advised to return it or dispose of it. Once the affected product has been returned at the store, the customer will be given a full refund. For concerns regarding the recall, consumers may call 1-401-528-8634, weekdays, from 9:00-5:00.