SAN ANTONIO – HEB issued a precautionary recall Tuesday for two HEB single-serve soups due to undeclared peanut allergens in the seasoning that was provided by Southern Style Spices.
While no illnesses have been reported related to the precautionary recall, the vendor Southern Style Spices notified HEB Monday that one of the spice blend ingredient components used in the HEB Tortilla Soup and HEB Poblano Corn Chowder tested positive for peanut residue.
In a statement released by HEB, the store asks that customers at risk for peanut allergies return the products to their HEB store for a full refund.
The affected products include:
- HEB Single Serving Tortilla Soup - prepackaged in 8oz. and 16oz. sizes, purchased on or before 1/6/2015
- HEB Single Serving Poblano Corn Chowder - prepackaged in 8oz. and 16oz. sizes, purchased on or before 1/6/2015
- All HEB Tortilla Soup and HEB Poblano Corn Chowder soup purchased from the hot soup kettle at the deli/prepared foods counter - purchased on or before 1/6/2015
HEB officials said they issued the recall to ensure the safety of its customers.
"HEB is committed to the highest standards of food safety for our customers," said Winell Herron, the group vice president of public affairs and diversity. "We take every precaution necessary to ensure the integrity and quality of the products sold in our stores."
Customers with questions or concerns may contact HEB customer relations at 210-938-8357 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.