The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·090-2014·Announced 2014-12-27

HEB Recalls Pork Products Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

HEB Meat Center is recalling approximately 83,666 pounds of pork products sold in Texas because they may contain undeclared peanuts.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as USDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric, despite no reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

HEB Meat Center, a San Antonio, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 83,666 pounds of pork products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products may contain peanuts, a known allergen, which are not declared on the product label. The affected items include vacuum-packed Pork Chorizo, HEB Mi Comida Chorizo Pork Chorizo, and Seasoned Mexican Style Pork for Carne al Pastor, all bearing establishment number EST. 7231.

The products were produced between October 16, 2014, and December 26, 2014, and were shipped to retail HEB stores in Texas. The issue was identified after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an allergy alert for undeclared peanut protein in cumin products from a supplier, Adams Flavors, Foods & Ingredients. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact HEB Customer Relations at (800) 432-3113. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. The recall is classified as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Texas Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
HEB Meat Plant
Manufacturer
HEB Meat Plant

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same brand · HEB Meat Plant