The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2971-2015·Announced 2015-08-26

HEB Bake Shop Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns Recalled for Cotton Fibers

H E B Grocery Company is recalling 653 units of HEB Bake Shop 100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns because they may contain cotton fibers.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a foreign material (cotton fibers) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

H E B Grocery Company, LP is recalling 653 units of HEB Bake Shop 100% Whole Wheat 8 Hamburger Buns, Net Wt. 17.75 OZ (1 LB 1.75 OZ), UPC: 041220830565. The recall is due to the possibility that the products contain cotton fibers.

The affected products have Best By Dates of 7/3/2015 and 7/4/2015. The recall is limited to distribution in Texas (TX). No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

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

The recalled product

Product
HEB Bake Shop 100% Whole Wheat 8 Hamburger Buns, Net Wt. 17.75 OZ (1 LB 1.75 OZ), UPC: 041220830565
Manufacturer
H E B Grocery Company, LP
Category
Food — Bakery Products
Hazard
Affected units
653

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)

  • Best By Dates: 7/3/2015
  • 7/4/2015

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by H E B Grocery Company, LP 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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