The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0383-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

Bindi Coconut Gran Sorbetto Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Bindi North America is recalling specific lots of Coconut Gran Sorbetto due to undeclared milk allergen (sodium caseinate). The product was distributed in New Jersey and New York.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product recalled due to undeclared milk allergen (sodium caseinate)."

Plain-English summary

Bindi North America is voluntarily recalling 27 cases of Lot #6211 and 6 cases of Lot #6265 of Bindi Fantasia nel dessert, 7982 Coconut Gran Sorbetto, 1.24 Gal (4.8L). The recall is being conducted because the product contains an undeclared milk allergen, specifically sodium caseinate.

The affected product is identified by UPC 8 15073 01326 6. Lot #6211 has a best before date of 07/29/18, and Lot #6265 has a best before date of 09/21/18. The product was distributed in New Jersey and New York.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact Bindi North America for a refund or further information. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
Bindi Fantasia nel dessert, 7982 Coconut Gran Sorbetto, 1.24 Gal (4.8L), UPC 8 15073 01326 6, Distributed by: Bindi North America, Kearny, NJ 07032

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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