Possibility of wood fragments prompt ice cream recall

A Texas-based supermarket chain has issued a voluntary recall for a select number of one of its ice cream products because the dessert may contain wood slivers.

In a statement, H-E-B said no illnesses associated with the product have been reported and the company is committed to the quality of its products.

The recall applies to lots of Creamy Creations Caramel Pecan Turtle Ice Cream with sell by dates of 20 APR(ABR)16, 10 MAY(MAY)16, 07 JUN(JUN)16 and 18 JUL(JUL)16.

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Jeremy Gerrard was Food Engineering's Digital/Online Editor. He is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in journalism. His previous work experience includes years spent as a reporter with the Daily Local News out of Chester County, PA. In addition to writing feature articles for Food Engineering, Jeremy covered the Dry Processing, Field Reports and People and Industry news sections.