The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1544-2022·Announced 2022-08-24

HEB Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

HEB Creamy Creations Light Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream (880 cups) is recalled due to undeclared wheat. Consumers with wheat allergies are at risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is FDA Class II recall for undeclared wheat, a common food allergen. The rubric specifies allergen mislabeling on common allergens scores 3 (High). No illnesses or injuries were reported, so the score remains at maximum 3 per the rule that theoretical hazards without reported harm do not exceed 3.

Plain-English summary

HEB Creamy Creations Light 1/1 The Fat 1/3 Fewer Calories Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (half-gallon/1.89L size, UPC 4122048399) packaged in a paper carton with paper lid and plastic edge is subject to recall. Approximately 880 retail cups were distributed in Texas and Mexico. The product was manufactured by H-E-B Grocery Company, LP.

The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared wheat. Wheat is a major food allergen required to be clearly declared on food packaging.

Consumers with a wheat allergy are at risk if they consumed this product. Those who purchased this product with a best-by date of 06 JAN(ENE) 2023 should verify whether they have this item in their freezer.

Consumers should not consume the recalled product if they have a wheat allergy or sensitivity. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The recall was voluntarily initiated by the manufacturer on August 1, 2022, and was terminated on July 17, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Creamy Creations Light 1/1 The Fat 1/3 Fewer Calories Of Regular Ice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Half Gallon (1.89L) UPC 4122048399 packaged in a paper carton with a paper lid with a plastic edge
Manufacturer
H-E-B Grocery Company, LP DBA HEB Milk & Culture Plant #80645
Category
Food — Ice Cream
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • mis-labeling

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/Lot#: 06 JAN(ENE) 2023

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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