The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1559-2018·Announced 2018-06-20

H-E-B Lime Sherbet Recalled for Potential Broken Metal Pieces

H-E-B is recalling Lime Sherbet quarts because they may contain broken metal pieces. The product was distributed in Texas and Mexico.

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 3/5 (High).

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

H-E-B Grocery Company LP is voluntarily recalling approximately 14,826 units of HEB Creamy Creations Lime Sherbet, quart size. The recall is being issued because the product may contain broken metal pieces.

The affected product is identified by UPC 4122034607 and has a 'Best if used by' date ranging from November 19, 2018, through November 20, 2018. The sherbet was distributed in Texas and Mexico.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Creamy Creations Lime Sherbet quart
Manufacturer
H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
Category
Food — Frozen Desserts
Hazard
Affected units
14,826

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 (2)

  • UPC 4122034607
  • Best if used by: 11/19/2018 through 11/20/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 recalled by H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB 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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