H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB recalls HEB Creamy Creations Vanilla Chocolate Cup 3 oz packaged in a 12 count plastic bag - (6-3oz. Chocolate Ice Cream cups
HEB recalls 12-count vanilla and chocolate ice cream cups that may contain metal fragments. Consumers should check UPC 4122081931 and code date 10DEC(DIC)18 for affected products.
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What happened, in plain English
HEB is recalling vanilla and chocolate ice cream cups that might contain metal fragments. This could cause injury if metal pieces get into the mouth or throat. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18873-heb-creamy-creations-vanilla-chocolate-cups-recall-metal-fragments-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18873-heb-creamy-creations-vanilla-chocolate-cups-recall-metal-fragments-hazard · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1669-2018
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“HEB Creamy Creations Vanilla Chocolate Cups Recall: Metal Fragments Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18873-heb-creamy-creations-vanilla-chocolate-cups-recall-metal-fragments-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-1669-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1669-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Metal fragments could be present in the ice cream cups, which might cause injury if swallowed. This is a potential hazard during normal use when eating the product.
Who’s affected
People who bought HEB Creamy Creations Vanilla Chocolate Cups or similar ice cream cups with UPC 412:22081931 and code date 10DEC(DIC)18 are affected. Children and people with metal allergies are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 4122081931 and code date 10DEC(DIC)18 on the packaging. The product is a 12-count plastic bag of 3-oz. vanilla and chocolate ice cream cups.
- Brand
HEB- Product
HEB Creamy Creations Vanilla Chocolate Cup 3 oz packaged in a 12 count plastic bag - (6-3oz. Chocolate Ice Cream cups- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Texas
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1668-2018 | HEB Creamy Creations Orange and Lime Sherbet Cup 3 oz packaged in a 12 count plastic bag - (6-3oz. Orange Flavored Sherbet cups and 6-3oz. Lime Flavored Sherbet cups); UPC 4122081930 and Date Code Code date 09DEC(DIC)18 | 327 cases (1308 units) |
| F-1669-2018 | HEB Creamy Creations Vanilla Chocolate Cup 3 oz packaged in a 12 count plastic bag - (6-3oz. Chocolate Ice Cream cups and 6-3oz. Vanilla Ice Cream cups); UPC 4122081931 and Code date 10DEC(DIC)18 | 74 cases (296 units) |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for UPC 4122081931 and code date 10DEC(DIC)18 on the packaging to confirm if the product is affected.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product may contain metal fragments that could cause injury if swallowed.
How can I check if my product is affected?
Check for UPC 4122081931 and code date 10DEC(DIC)18 on the packaging.
What should I do if I have the affected product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact HEB for further instructions.
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-1669-2018 — HEB HEB Creamy Creations Vanilla Chocolate Cup 3 oz packaged in a 12 count plastic bag - (6-3oz. Ch Hello, I own a HEB Creamy Creations Vanilla Chocolate Cup 3 oz packaged in a 12 count plastic bag - (6-3oz. Chocolate Ice Cream cups that is covered by recall F-1669-2018 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1669-2018 (July 18, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1669-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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