The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1563-2018·Announced 2018-06-20

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

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

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

H-E-B Grocery Company LP is voluntarily recalling HEB Creamy Creations Rainbow Sherbet quart containers. The recall was initiated because the product may contain broken metal pieces.

The affected product is identified by UPC 4122097260 and has a 'Best if used by' date of 12/11/2018 through 12/12/2018. A total of 39,606 units were 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 or contact the retailer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
HEB Creamy Creations Rainbow Sherbet quart
Manufacturer
H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB
Category
Food — Frozen Desserts
Hazard
Affected units
39,606

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 4122097260
  • Best if used by: 12/11/2018 through 12/12/2018

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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