Southern Style Spice Recall Expanded

SAN ANTONIO, TX (Jan. 13, 2015) - As an update to the voluntary and precautionary recall for select items containing seasoning provided by Southern Style Spice, H-E-B is expanding the recall to include H-E-B Texas Ranch Casserole and
H-E-B Gumbo due to undeclared peanut allergens in the spice blend ingredient components possibly used for these specific items. There have been no reported illnesses related to this precautionary recall.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. There have been no consumer complaints or reports of allergic reactions at this time.

The affected products include:

• Retail packed H-E-B Texas Ranch Casserole purchased from an H-E-B Deli on, or before, January 13, 2015 with a scan code beginning with 279075 or 279108
• Retail packed H-E-B Gumbo purchased from an H-E-B Deli on, or before, January 13, 2015 with a scan code beginning with 27909

"H-E-B takes every precaution necessary to ensure the integrity and quality of the products sold in our stores," said Winell Herron, Group Vice President of Public Affairs and Diversity. "This expanded voluntary recall has been issued in an abundance of caution to maintain the highest standards of food safety for our customers."

Any product purchased from the lists above should be returned to any H-E-B store for a full refund. Customers with concerns or questions may contact H-E-B Customer Relations at 210-938-8357 or 1-800-432-3113 between the hours of 8AM and 5PM Monday through Friday.