The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0558-2017·Announced 2016-12-14

Bindi Cappucino Gelato Recalled for Plastic Strands and Cracked Lids

Bindi North America is recalling 165 tubs of Cappucino Gelato in Illinois due to potential plastic strands or cracked lids.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves physical contamination (plastic) and packaging defects (cracked lids) without reported injuries, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Bindi North America is voluntarily recalling 165 tubs of Bindi Cappucino Gelato, 1.24 Gal Container (4.8L), UPC 815073016595. The recall is limited to products distributed in Illinois (IL) with Lot 6041 and Code 7610.

The recall was initiated because the gelato may contain strands or strings of plastic or have a cracked lid. This is an FDA Class II recall, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Bindi North America for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Bindi Cappucino Gelato 1.24 Gal Container (4.8L) UPC 815073016595
Affected units
165

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 (1)

  • 7610 Lot 6041

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Bindi North America under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →