DEOLEO Recalls Bertolli and Carapelli Olive Oil for Pesticide Residues
DEOLEO USA is recalling specific bottles of Bertolli and Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil due to trace amounts of pesticides not permitted in the US.
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 III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves trace amounts of pesticides without established tolerances, fitting the criteria for a moderate, precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
DEOLEO USA, Inc. is recalling 2,154 cases of Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (8.5 oz.) and Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (25.5 oz.) packaged in glass bottles. The recall was initiated because trace amounts of two pesticides, Trifloxystrobin and Tebuconazole, were detected in the product. These pesticides do not have a tolerance in the United States for olive oil.
The affected products were distributed throughout the United States in the following states: MA, OH, WI, IN, MS, AR, OK, MO, AZ, AL, NM, TX, FL, IA, ME, IL, VA, NY, PA, and GA. The specific product codes involved in this recall are 5251R, 5351R, and 5551R.
Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their pantry for the listed brands, sizes, and codes. If they possess the affected items, they should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.5 oz. and Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.5 oz., packaged in glass bottles.
- Manufacturer
- DEOLEO USA, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Olive Oil
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,154
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 (3)
- 5251R
- 5351R
- 5551R
Distribution
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