The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1923-2015·Announced 2015-04-15

Talenti Sea Salt Carmel Gelato Recalled for Unlabeled Peanut Ingredient

Unilever is recalling specific jars of Talenti Sea Salt Carmel Gelato because they may contain peanuts that are not listed on the label.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, a Unilever Company is voluntarily recalling a limited number of jars of Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto Sea Salt Carmel Gelato because they may inadvertently contain peanuts (as peanut butter) which are not listed as…"

Plain-English summary

Unilever United States, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of jars of Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto Sea Salt Carmel Gelato. The recall involves 1 pint (473 mL) clear plastic jars with a best by date of 5/19/2016 and UPC 8685200024. A total of 5,810 cases were distributed nationwide in the United States.

The product is being recalled because it may inadvertently contain peanuts, specifically in the form of peanut butter, which are not listed as an ingredient on the label. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

Consumers with this specific product should check their labels for the best by date of 5/19/2016 and UPC 8685200024. If they have this product, they should not consume it and should contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, 1 pt. (473 mL) in clear plastic jars with best by date 5/19/2016, UPC 8685200024
Manufacturer
Unilever United States, Inc.
Category
Food — Dairy / Frozen Desserts
Hazard
Affected units
5,810

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)

  • Best by date 5/19/2016

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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