The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0003-2014·Announced 2013-10-23

Talenti German Chocolate Cake Gelato Recalled for Undeclared Almonds

Talenti Gelato is recalling German Chocolate Cake Gelato because the product contains undeclared almonds, a major food allergen.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as High severity because it involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (almonds), which poses a significant risk of severe allergic reactions, even though no specific illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Talenti Gelato is voluntarily recalling Talenti German Chocolate Cake Gelato, One Pint (473 mL). The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared almonds, which is a significant food allergen.

The affected product was distributed in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. The recall involves 3,018 cases, totaling 24,144 units. Consumers can identify the affected product by the lot numbers and best-by dates printed on the bottom of the container: 11/04/2014 M1, 11/24/2014 M1, and 11/24/2014 M2. The UPC number is 1 8685200063 1.

Individuals with an allergy to almonds should not consume this product. Consumers who have purchased the recalled gelato should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Talenti German Chocolate Cake Gelato, One Pint (473 mL), Crafted By: Talenti, Marietta, GA 30062.
Manufacturer
Talenti Gelato
Category
Food — Dairy / Frozen Desserts
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lot #: BEST BY DATE of 11/04/2014 M1
  • 11/24/2014 M1
  • and 11/24/2014 M2 on the bottom of the container
  • UPC #: 1 8685200063 1.

Distribution

Distributed in 17 states:

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