The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0822-2016·Announced 2016-04-20

Morrison Milling Recalls HEB Shrimp and Oyster Fry Mix for Metal Fragments

Morrison Milling is recalling HEB Seasonal Shrimp & Oyster Fry Mix because it may contain small metal fragments from a wire mesh sifter.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which the rubric defines as typically scoring 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves potential metal fragments, which is a physical contamination risk rather than a high-risk pathogen or allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. dba Morrison Milling is recalling HEB Seasonal Shrimp & Oyster Fry Mix, a 10-ounce product packed in a paper box. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain small metal fragments originating from a wire mesh sifter.

The recall involves 9,121 cases of the product, which were distributed nationwide throughout the United States. All lots are affected by this recall.

Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Seasonal Shrimp & Oyster Fry Mix NET WT. 10 OZ CONT. NET 284g packed in paper box
Manufacturer
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Category
Food — Baking Mix
Hazard
Affected units
9,121

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)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 81 recalled by C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling 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.

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