Strawberry Nutella gelato recall

Recalled by Leo Leo Gelato · Paso Robles, CA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Leo Leo Gelato is recalling gelato and sorbetto because they contain frozen strawberries that may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus.

Pathogen: Hepatitis A

A virus spread through contaminated produce and seafood.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Strawberry Nutella gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans

Quantity: 1031 pans (total)

Food: Ice cream Berries

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

2055

Where it was sold

FDA's distribution note: US

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm: Leo Leo Gelato
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: Oct 26, 2016
In FDA report of: Mar 29, 2017
Terminated: Mar 30, 2017
FDA recall number: F-1686-2017 · event 75643
Official record: FDA enforcement report search

Also recalled with it (9 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class I · High risk Terminated Hepatitis A Oct 26, 2016