The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1378-2015·Announced 2015-03-11

H-E-B Homestyle White Corn Tortillas Recalled for Corn Stalk Fragments

H-E-B is recalling Homestyle White Corn Tortillas in Texas due to the presence of corn stalk fragments.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric for significant injury or property damage reports or high-risk situations.

Plain-English summary

H-E-B Corpus Christi Operations is recalling H-E-B Homestyle White Corn Tortillas, 12-count and 30-count packages, because the product may contain corn stalk fragments. The recall affects 133,659 units distributed in Texas.

The affected products have Best By dates ranging from December 14, 2014, to January 22, 2015. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation that might cause temporary or medically reversible health problems.

Consumers who have purchased these tortillas should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
H-E-B Homestyle White Corn Tortillas 12ct. and 30 ct.
Manufacturer
H-E-B Corpus Christi Operations
Category
Food — Bakery / Tortillas
Hazard
Affected units
133,659

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 (20)

  • Best By dates: 22-Jan-15
  • 21-Jan-15
  • 20-Jan-15
  • 19-Jan-15
  • 18-Jan-15
  • 17-Jan-15
  • 16-Jan-15
  • 15-Jan-15
  • 14-Jan-15
  • 13-Jan-15
  • 12-Jan-15
  • 11-Jan-15
  • 10-Jan-15
  • 9-Jan-15
  • 8-Jan-15
  • 7-Jan-15
  • 6-Jan-15
  • 5-Jan-15
  • 4-Jan-15
  • 3-Jan-15

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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