The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1682-2017·Announced 2017-03-29

Leo Leo Gelato Recalls Mixed Berries Gelato Due to Hepatitis A Risk

Leo Leo Gelato is recalling Mixed Berries gelato because it contains frozen strawberries that may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Leo Leo Gelato is voluntarily recalling Mixed Berries gelato in 5-liter and 4-liter pans. The recall is being conducted because the product contains frozen strawberries that may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus.

The recall involves a total of 1,031 pans of the affected gelato. The product was distributed across the United States. The source text does not specify specific states or retail locations where the product was sold.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

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

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Lot numbers (1)

  • 2015

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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