H-E-B Recalls White Corn Tortillas Due to Foreign Material
H-E-B is recalling specific lots of Homestyle White Corn Tortillas because they may contain foreign material, possibly corn husk.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves foreign material (corn husk) which is a low-risk contamination without reported injuries or illnesses.
Plain-English summary
H-E-B Corpus Christi Operations is recalling HEB Homestyle White Corn Tortillas, 12 Count and 30 Count packaged in clear plastic bags. The recall is due to the presence of foreign material, possibly corn husk, in the product.
The affected products are identified by UPC codes 4122058841 and 4122058742 and have best by dates of December 17 and December 18, 2016. A total of 10,941 units were distributed in Texas.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact H-E-B for a refund or further information.
The recalled product
- Product
- HEB Homestyle White Corn Tortillas, 12 Count and 30 Count packaged in clear plastic bags.
- Manufacturer
- H-E-B Corpus Christi Operations
- Category
- Food — Bakery / Tortillas
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10,941
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 (3)
- UPC codes: 4122058841 and 4122058742
- Best by dates Dec 17 and Dec 18
- 2016
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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