Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IIOngoing
FDA Food recall · Reported June 13, 2018
Heritage Shortbreaad Lemon Infused Ingredients: Enriched flour, pasteurized cream(milk),sugar, salt, pure crystallized ginger, organic ground ginger Mfg. by Heritage Shortbread, Inc. Hilton Head Island, SC 09926
During a South Carolina State Department inspection the firm was notified that the label did not list wheat as an ingredient.
Heritage Short Bread, Inc. recalled Heritage Shortbreaad Lemon Infused Ingredients: Enriched flour, pasteurized cream(milk),s… - a moderate-severity action.
Heritage Shortbreaad Lemon Infused Ingredients: Enriched flour, pasteurized cream(milk),s… was recalled by Heritage Short Bread, Inc. in June 13, 2018. Reason: During a South Carolina State Department inspection the firm was notified that the label did not list wheat a…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1540-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Heritage Short Bread, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-During a South Carolina State Department inspection the firm was notified that the label did not list wheat a….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- June 13, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1540-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-1540-2018) was formally reported on June 13, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 1, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Heritage Short Bread, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Hilton Head Island, SC. Federal records list the affected scope as 2/4 oz boxes.
The documented reason for this recall is: During a South Carolina State Department inspection the firm was notified that the label did not list wheat as an ingredient. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was shipped to the following states: CT & UT.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Cosmetics & Personal Care recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 1,371 cosmetics & personal care recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
2/4 oz boxes
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Product description
Heritage Shortbreaad Lemon Infused Ingredients: Enriched flour, pasteurized cream(milk),sugar, salt, pure crystallized ginger, organic ground ginger Mfg. by Heritage Shortbread, Inc. Hilton Head Island, SC 09926
Reason for recall
During a South Carolina State Department inspection the firm was notified that the label did not list wheat as an ingredient.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | F-1540-2018 |
| Date reported | June 13, 2018 |
| Date initiated | May 1, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Heritage Short Bread, Inc. |
| Firm location | Hilton Head Island, SC |
| Affected scope | 2/4 oz boxes |
| Distribution | Product was shipped to the following states: CT & UT. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Heritage Shortbreaad Lemon Infused Ingredients: Enriched flour, pasteurized cream(milk),sugar, salt, pure crystallized ginger, organic ground ginger Mfg. by Heritage Shortbread, Inc. Hilton Head Island, SC 09926. Recalled by Heritage Short Bread, Inc.. Units affected: 2/4 oz boxes.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
During a South Carolina State Department inspection the firm was notified that the label did not list wheat as an ingredient.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on June 13, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1540-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Product was shipped to the following states: CT & UT..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-1540-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.
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