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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IIActive recallF-0286-2024/FDA enforcement
Moody Dunbar INC·Food·Aug 10, 2023

Sweet Potatoes Sold Under the Brand Names: Heb Cut Sweet Potatoes in Light Syrup NET WT

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    During an internal investigation, the firm noticed that the Retort Chart was malfunctioning. No data was recorded during the production run.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMoody Dunbar INC
Recalling firmMoody Dunbar INCJohnson City, TN, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 41220 45933 90 74865 10724 2
Lot / date codes
  • HEB - DK21J 4ALC6/ BEST BY OCT 2025 Sysco - DK21J49LC8 & DK21J49LC9
Distribution area

Product was shipped to Florida, Texas and Virginia.

United States

Quantity affectedHEB - 105 cases/12/29oz cans + Sysco - 144cases/6/108oz cans
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 25, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0286-2024

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Moody Dunbar INC initiated this food recall on August 10, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: During an internal investigation, the firm noticed that the Retort Chart was malfunctioning. No data was recorded during the production run. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to Florida, Texas and Virginia.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: During an internal investigation, the firm noticed that the Retort Chart was malfunctioning. No data was recorded during the production run.

Sweet Potatoes Sold Under the Brand Names: Heb Cut Sweet Potatoes in Light Syrup NET WT was made or distributed by Moody Dunbar INC in Johnson City, TN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0286-2024, dated October 25, 2023.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 UPC and lot code 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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Sweet Potatoes Sold Under the Brand Names: Heb Cut Sweet Potatoes in Light Syrup NET WT recall?

Moody Dunbar INC recalled Sweet Potatoes Sold Under the Brand Names: Heb Cut Sweet Potatoes in Light Syrup NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0286-2024. During an internal investigation, the firm noticed that the Retort Chart was malfunctioning. No data was recorded during the production run.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Moody Dunbar INC recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0286-2024. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.