H-E-B Food Recall Warning: Why These 3 Foods Were Pulled Off Shelves

In the past few months, HEB has recalled some food items. (Image via Unsplash/ Brittani Burns)
In the past few months, HEB has recalled some food items. (Image via Unsplash/ Brittani Burns)

H-E-B has made headlines in the past few months for mass recalls of food products. The Texas grocery chain had issued the voluntary recall of three food items to prevent any health hazard to the public. The recalls included Sunfed's fresh cucumbers, Treehouse's waffle products (frozen toaster waffle, Belgian waffle, and pancake products, and BrucePac's ready-to-eat meat products.

The recalls were made due to potential contamination of the food products after inspection by health authorities. The companies promptly recalled and did not report any illnesses due to consumption.

Food recalls can lead to significant loss of resources. (Image via Instagram/HEB)
Food recalls can lead to significant loss of resources. (Image via Instagram/HEB)

H-E-B recalled three foods off their shelves in the past few months

Supermarket chains often recall products to reduce any health risk to the public. (Image via Unsplash/ Brittani Burns)
Supermarket chains often recall products to reduce any health risk to the public. (Image via Unsplash/ Brittani Burns)

Grocery chains often partner with brands to bring the best ingredients and products. Unfortunately, due to multiple reasons, including packaging issues, products can get exposed to contamination. Owing to due diligence by health authorities like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), food recalls prevent health hazards to the public. Here is a look at the most recent recalls made by the H-E-B grocery chain.

Food ItemSunfed Produce Fresh CucumbersTreehouse Foods Waffle productsBruePac Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry products
ReasonPotential contamination with salmonellaPotential contamination with Listeria MonocytogenesPotential contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes
Recall DateDecember 1, 2024October 18, 2024October 11, 2024
Potential consequencesFever, nausea, diarrhea, cramping, and in some cases can be fatalHigh fever, and gastrointestinal issues, can be fatal for those with compromised immunity.High risk for those with compromised immunity, including pregnant women.

Sunfed owners, Treehouse and BruePac quickly recalled their products from the grocery chains. Additionally, they did not report any illnesses from the mentioned products. Each brand also released a press statement to reiterate their safety regulations and noted that they would comply strictly with health authority orders.


Customers are advised to keep checking the H-E-B newsroom website for any updates on product recalls. If you have come across any of the products that may be from the recalled batch, it is recommended you discard them.

Edited by Debanjana
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