The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1907-2015·Announced 2015-04-15

H-E-B Tortilla Soup Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

H-E-B is recalling single-serving tortilla soup sold in Texas due to undeclared peanuts, posing a risk to individuals with peanut allergies.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5) due to the potential for serious adverse health consequences or death from undeclared allergens.

Plain-English summary

H-E-B Houston Culinary Center is voluntarily recalling approximately 8,318 pounds of H-E-B Single Serving Tortilla Soup in 8 oz. and 16 oz. containers. The recall includes soup purchased from the hot soup kettle at the Deli/Prepared Foods Counter on or before January 6, 2015. The product was distributed in Texas.

The recall was initiated because the soup contains undeclared peanuts. This mislabeling poses a serious risk of allergic reaction for consumers with peanut allergies. The recall was classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who purchased the affected product should stop consuming it immediately. Individuals with peanut allergies should be particularly cautious. The recall was initiated on January 12, 2015, and was terminated on July 27, 2015.

The recalled product

Product
H-E-B Single Serving Tortilla Soup 8 oz. and 16 oz. and purchased from the hot soup kettle at the Deli/Prepared Foods Counter purchased on or before 01/06/2015
Manufacturer
H-E-B Houston Culinary Center
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

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Lot numbers (4)

  • 1/4/15
  • 1/11/15
  • 1/18/15
  • 1/25/15

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by H-E-B Houston Culinary Center 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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