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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0816-2016/FDA enforcement
Fresh Creative Foods·Food·Feb 21, 2016

H-e-b Tartar Sauce 8 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Fresh Creative Foods is recalling H-E-B Tartar Sauce because of undeclared fish from using the incorrect pre-printed label.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Fish-derived ingredients were omitted from the label, creating a risk for fish-allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameFresh Creative Foods
Recalling firmFresh Creative FoodsVista, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • USE BY 04/19/2016 Lot Number#: L0458791 L0458805 L0458854 L0458898 L0458949 L0458982 L0459008 L0459036
Distribution area
TX

U.S. distribution to the following; TX. No foreign distribution.

United States

Quantity affected1202 cases (14, 424 units)
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 6, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0816-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Fresh Creative Foods initiated this food recall on February 21, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Fresh Creative Foods is recalling H-E-B Tartar Sauce because of undeclared fish from using the incorrect pre-printed label. The FDA report lists distribution as: U.S. distribution to the following; TX. No foreign distribution.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Fresh Creative Foods is recalling H-E-B Tartar Sauce because of undeclared fish from using the incorrect pre-printed label.

H-e-b Tartar Sauce 8 OZ was made or distributed by Fresh Creative Foods in Vista, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0816-2016, dated April 6, 2016.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared fish

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a fish allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the H-e-b Tartar Sauce 8 OZ recall?

Fresh Creative Foods recalled H-e-b Tartar Sauce 8 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0816-2016. Fresh Creative Foods is recalling H-E-B Tartar Sauce because of undeclared fish from using the incorrect pre-printed label.

What are the symptoms of Undeclared fish exposure?

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a fish allergy.

How quickly can Undeclared fish symptoms appear?

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Who is most at risk from Undeclared fish?

People with a diagnosed fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

How do I get a refund from Fresh Creative Foods?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0816-2016 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Fresh Creative Foods recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0816-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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