The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1685-2017·Announced 2017-03-29

Leo Leo Gelato Recalls Strawberry Basil Gelato Due to Hepatitis A Risk

Leo Leo Gelato is recalling Strawberry Basil gelato because it contains 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 severity score of at least 4. The presence of a high-risk pathogen (Hepatitis A) in a food product typically warrants a Class I classification, and the rubric specifies that FDA Class I recalls are Critical (Score 5).

Plain-English summary

Leo Leo Gelato is recalling Strawberry Basil gelato, available in 5-liter and 4-liter pans. The recall involves 1,031 pans of the product.

The recall is being conducted because the gelato contains frozen strawberries that may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus. The product was distributed in the United States.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Strawberry Basil 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)

  • 2010

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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