HEB recalls hamburger buns that may contain cotton fibers. Consumers should check UPCs and best by dates for affected products.
Products may contain cotton fibers.
HEB is recalling hamburger buns that may contain cotton fibers. This could cause choking or allergic reactions in some people. The recall affects products with specific UPCs and best by dates.
Cotton fibers can get into the buns during production, potentially causing choking or allergic reactions. The fibers are not harmful in normal use but pose a risk if ingested.
Anyone who bought HEB hamburger buns with the listed UPCs or best by dates from 2015. People with allergies to cotton or those prone to choking are at slightly higher risk.
Check for the UPC numbers 04122041461 and 041220742264 on the packaging. Products with best by dates of July 3 or 4, 2015 are affected.
Look for the UPC numbers 04122041461 or 041220742264 on the packaging.
Products with best by dates of July 3 or 4, 2015 are affected.
The recall states that products may contain cotton fibers, but they are not harmful in normal use. However, people with allergies or choking risks should avoid them.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is needed. Check the UPC and best by date to confirm if your product is affected.
Check for the UPC numbers 04122041461 or 041220742264 and best by dates of July 3 or 4, 2015.
We’ve drafted a message you can send HEB to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2968-2015 — HEB HEB Hello, I own a HEB that is covered by recall F-2968-2015 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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