H-E-B Tartar Sauce Recall: Undeclared Fish in Product

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Recalling firmFresh Creative Foods3285 Corporate Vw, N/A · Vista, CA 92081-8528

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What happened, in plain English

Fresh Creative Foods is recalling H-E-B Tartar Sauce 8 oz. products because they contain undeclared fish. This could cause allergic reactions for people with fish allergies.

Why it’s dangerous

The product was labeled with the wrong pre-printed label, leading to undeclared fish content. This poses a risk for individuals with fish allergies who may react to the fish.

Who’s affected

People who bought H-E-B Tartar Sauce 8 oz. with UPC 41220 33244 between April 2016 and the use-by date are affected. Those with fish allergies are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC code 41220 33244 on the product label. The use-by date is April 19, 2016, and affected lots include L0458791 through L0459036.

Brand
Fresh Creative Foods
Category
Food

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What to do — step by step

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Look for the UPC code 41220 33244 and the lot numbers listed in the recall notice.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

No, the product contains undeclared fish which could cause allergic reactions in people with fish allergies.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check with Fresh Creative Foods for further instructions.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for the UPC code 41220 33244 and lot numbers L0458791 through L0459036 on the label.

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Subject: Recall F-0816-2016 — Fresh Creative Foods Fresh Creative Foods

Hello,

I own a Fresh Creative Foods that is covered by recall F-0816-2016 from Fresh Creative Foods.

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-0816-2016 (February 21, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0816-2016 to see it in context.
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Fresh Creative Foods recalls H-E-B Tartar Sauce 8 oz. UPC: 41220 33244

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