The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1228-2024·Announced 2024-05-15

Ice Cream Strawberry Gelato Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #5 Allergen

Belgian Yummies is recalling 53 units of 5-liter strawberry gelato distributed in Florida due to undeclared Yellow #5 (Tartrazine) allergen. Consumers with Yellow #5 sensitivity should not consume this product.

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: This is an undeclared allergen recall classified as FDA Class II. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, Yellow #5 poses a direct risk to consumers with sensitivity or allergy, meeting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Belgian Yummies is recalling 53 units of its Homemade Ice Cream Strawberry Gelato packaged in 5-liter gray containers distributed in Florida. The product contains Yellow #5 (Tartrazine), a color additive that is not declared on the label.

Yellow #5 is a recognized food allergen that requires clear declaration on product labels. Consumers with sensitivity or allergy to Yellow #5 may experience allergic reactions if they consume this product without knowing of the allergen's presence.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have a known sensitivity or allergy to Yellow #5. The product has an expiration date of 6 months from the production date. For questions, contact Belgian Yummies.

The recalled product

Product
Belgian Yummies Homemade Ice Cream Strawberry Gelato. Packaged in 5 Liter gray carapina liner.
Manufacturer
Belgian Yummies
Category
Food — Frozen Desserts / Ice Cream
Hazard
  • allergen-yellow-5
  • undeclared-allergen

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 (2)

  • No lot numbers provided
  • Expiration date is 6 months from production date.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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