Mama Grande Tortillas Recalled In Texas Over Labeling Issues

2 popular batches of tortillas, distributed all over Texas, are being recalled after the FDA noticed something missing.

Don't freak out just yet, only certain people need to worry about this and ... to my knowledge ... this brand isn't even sold in El Paso.

The recall has to do with how ingredients are listed on the label(s) and the potential for allergic reactions. I don't think I've ever even seen this brand in El Paso but, for safety's sake, be careful with Mama Grande tortillas.

Mama Grande tortillas are made in Mission, Texas and distributed all over the lone star state. I've been buying tortillas around the 915 for decades and I don't recall ever seeing this brand. I'm not the tortilla overlord though, (and they're also sold online), so; here's the deal ...

What's Wrong With Mama Grande Tortillas?

Nothing. There is no reason to avoid the tortillas unless you suffer from certain food allergies. (Wheat and/or soy products.) If you do, you need to be aware that a couple of ingredients were accidentally left off the labels of a recent batch.

Which Mama Grande Tortillas Have Been Recalled?

The recall affects 2 types of Mam Grande tortillas and, (again) has nothing to do with the tortillas; just how their ingredients are listed.

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See photos of the packaging here.

Why Are Unlisted Ingredients A Concern?

Many folks with food allergies rely on labels to tell them what's in the food they buy. If you're allergic to peanuts, you know not to buy peanut butter, right? However, you may not know that peanuts are used in graham cracker crusts, pesto and ... heads up El Paso ... mole.

That's why labels have to be, as Marisa Tomei said in My Cousin Vinnie, "dead on balls accurate".

Individuals who are allergic to wheat or soy are advised not to consume either of the recalled products. The impacted items were distributed across Texas to retail stores and to wholesale customers between February 2, 2026 and March 5, 2026. - mysanantonio

Tortillas can be returned, for a full refund, to the point of purchase.

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