The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1021-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

HEB Jumbo Stuffed Shells Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

HEB Jumbo Stuffed Shells filled with ricotta and romano cheese may contain metal fragments. The product was distributed in Texas under item number 796702 with a sell-by date of 07/27/2022.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

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: This is an FDA Class II recall for potential metal contamination, a low-risk physical hazard with no reported illnesses or injuries. The source text indicates no actual harm has occurred, making this a precautionary recall typical of Class II classifications.

Plain-English summary

HEB Jumbo Stuffed Shells (22 oz / 624g packages), filled with creamy ricotta and romano cheese, are being recalled because the product may contain foreign metal objects.

The recalled product was manufactured by Seviroli Foods/Vertullo Imports and distributed in Texas. Approximately 1,349 cases were affected. The product is identified by item number 796702 with a sell-by date of 07/27/2022.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it. Those with questions or concerns are advised to contact the recalling firm or their retailer.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Jumbo Stuffed Shells; Jumbo Shells Filled with Creamy Ricotta and Romano Cheese; NET WT. 22 OZ (1 LB 6OZ) 624g
Manufacturer
SEVIROLI FOODSVERTULLO IMPORTS
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
Affected units
1,349

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)

  • Item Number 796702 Sell by 07/27/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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