The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0225-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

Fresh From Texas Recalls HEB Fruit Cups for Listeria Risk

Fresh From Texas Inc. is recalling HEB Ready Fresh Go fruit cups due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Texas.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Fresh From Texas Inc. is recalling HEB Ready Fresh Go Pineapple, Grapes & Apples with Banana Chips, 6 oz. The product is packaged in a clear plastic tray and carries UPC 4122002138. The recall involves 10,520 units with best-by dates ranging from 03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016.

The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The affected product was distributed in Texas. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries and discard any units matching the description and dates listed above. Do not consume the product.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Ready Fresh Go Pineappple, Grapes & Apples with Banana Chips 6 oz. UPC 4122002138 packaged in clear plastic tray
Hazard
Affected units
10,520

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Best By Date 03/16/2016 to 04/03/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Fresh From Texas Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 12 products in this recall →