HEB Hill Country Fare Vanilla 4.5 Quarts May Contain Broken Metal Pieces

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Recalling firmH-E-B GROCERY COMPANY LP DBA HEB646 S Flores St, N/A · San Antonio, TX 78204

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What happened, in plain English

HEB is recalling Hill Country Fare Vanilla 4.5 quarts because they may contain broken metal pieces. This could cause injury if the metal pieces are ingested.

Why it’s dangerous

The product may contain broken metal pieces that could be ingested. If swallowed, these pieces could cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Hill Country Fare Vanilla 4.5 quarts from HEB stores before June 7, 2019. Children and pets are at slightly higher risk if metal pieces are swallowed.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Hill Country Fare Vanilla 4.5 quarts with UPC 4122090942. The product was sold between June 6, 2019 and June 7, 2019.

Brand
HEB
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Look for Hill Country Fare Vanilla 4.5 quarts with UPC 4122090942 sold before June 7, 2019.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The product may contain broken metal pieces, so it is not safe to use. HEB recommends checking for the recalled product and following the action steps.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Check for Hill Country Fare Vanilla 4.5 quarts with UPC 4122090942 sold between June 6, 2019 and June 7, 2019.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

HEB does not provide a specific remedy for this recall, so you should check the product and contact HEB for further instructions.

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Subject: Recall F-1557-2018 — HEB HEB

Hello,

I own a HEB that is covered by recall F-1557-2018 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-1557-2018 (May 30, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1557-2018 to see it in context.
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