The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1681-2017·Announced 2017-03-29

Leo Leo Gelato Recalls Blackberry Sorbet Due to Hepatitis A Risk

Leo Leo Gelato is recalling Blackberry Sorbet pans because they contain frozen strawberries that may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as 'Class I', which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Leo Leo Gelato is voluntarily recalling Blackberry Sorbet, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans, because the product contains frozen strawberries that may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus. The recall involves 1,031 pans of the product.

The source text does not specify the exact distribution locations beyond the United States, nor does it provide specific lot numbers or expiration dates. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for Blackberry Sorbet in 5-liter or 4-liter pans from Leo Leo Gelato.

Individuals with questions about the recall or who have experienced symptoms after consuming the product should contact their healthcare provider. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Blackberry Sorbet, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans
Manufacturer
Leo Leo Gelato
Category
Food — Frozen Desserts
Hazard
Affected units
1,031

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)

  • 2016

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Leo Leo Gelato 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.

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