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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1683-2017·Announced 2017-03-29

Leo Leo Gelato Recalls Raspberry Chip Gelato Due to Hepatitis A Risk

Leo Leo Gelato is recalling Raspberry Chip gelato and sorbetto 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, but the rubric specifies that FDA Class I recalls are classified as Critical (Score 5).

Plain-English summary

Leo Leo Gelato is recalling Raspberry Chip gelato in 5 Liter and 4 Liter pans. The recall is being issued because the products contain frozen strawberries that may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus.

The recall covers 1,031 pans of the affected product. The distribution pattern is listed as US. The code information provided is 2014.

Consumers should stop using the recalled gelato and sorbetto immediately. The source text does not specify further instructions for disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

The recalled product

Product
Raspberry Chip gelato, 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)

  • 2014

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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