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Food recall · FDA · Published August 21, 2019

H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB recalls H-E-B Select Ingredients Creamy Creations Strawberry Ice Cream 1/2 gallon UPC 4122034602 packaged in paper carton with

HEB recalls Strawberry Ice Cream with potential metal shavings. Stop using if you have this product from March 2020.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-2247-2019FoodHEB ›
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Recalling firmH-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB646 S Flores St · San Antonio, TX 78204
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What happened, in plain English

HEB is recalling Strawberry Ice Cream that may contain metal shavings. This could cause injury if swallowed. Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16723-heb-strawberry-ice-cream-recall-metal-shavings-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16723-heb-strawberry-ice-cream-recall-metal-shavings-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2247-2019

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“HEB Strawberry Ice Cream Recall: Metal Shavings Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16723-heb-strawberry-ice-cream-recall-metal-shavings-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-2247-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2247-2019%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Metal shavings in ice cream can cause injury if swallowed. This is a serious hazard because metal can cut or damage the digestive tract.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased HEB Select Ingredients Creamy Creations Strawberry Ice Cream with UPC 4122034602. People who eat the product are at risk of injury from metal shavings.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC 4122034602 on the paper carton packaging. The product was sold with a Sell By date of March 12, 2020.

  • Brand
    HEB
  • Product
    H-E-B Select Ingredients Creamy Creations Strawberry Ice Cream 1/2 gallon UPC 4122034602 packaged in paper carton with
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled HEB Strawberry Ice Cream product if you have it.

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Questions people ask

Is this ice cream safe to eat?

No, the product may contain metal shavings that can cause injury if swallowed.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Check for the UPC 4122034602 on the paper carton packaging. The product was sold with a Sell By date of March 12, 2020.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using it immediately and do not consume the product.

Take action

Contact HEB

We’ve drafted a message you can send HEB to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-2247-2019 — HEB H-E-B Select Ingredients Creamy Creations Strawberry Ice Cream 1/2 gallon UPC 4122034602 packag

Hello,

I own a H-E-B Select Ingredients Creamy Creations Strawberry Ice Cream 1/2 gallon UPC 4122034602 packaged in paper carton with that is covered by recall F-2247-2019 from HEB.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-2247-2019 (August 21, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2247-2019 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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