FDA Food recall · Reported May 30, 2018
RALEY'S PISTACHIO GELATO; 10.58 oz. plastic tub UPC: 46567-02382 Ingredients: rehydrated skimmed milk, sugar, coconut oil, glucose syrup, pure pistachio paste, whole roasted pistachios, milk proteins, mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifiers), sodium alginate and carob bean gum (thickeners), artificial flavoring, cupric chlorophyllins and turmeric extract (for color). Raley's, West Sacramento, CA
Firm was notified by manufacturer in Italy that Pistachio Gelato contained the color sodium copper chlorophyllins (SCC), which is not authorized by FDA as a color additive for thi…
Raley's Family of Fine Stores recalled RALEY'S PISTACHIO GELATO; 10.58 oz. plastic tub UPC: 46567-02382 Ingredients: rehy… - a low-severity action.
RALEY'S PISTACHIO GELATO; 10.58 oz. plastic tub UPC: 46567-02382 Ingredients: rehy… was recalled by Raley's Family of Fine Stores in May 30, 2018. Reason: Firm was notified by manufacturer in Italy that Pistachio Gelato contained the color sodium copper chlorophyl…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1489-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Raley's Family of Fine Stores issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-Firm was notified by manufacturer in Italy that Pistachio Gelato contained the color sodium copper chlorophyl….
- Low
- severity level
- 5K units
- affected scope
- Class III
- classification
- May 30, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1489-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.
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Product description
RALEY'S PISTACHIO GELATO; 10.58 oz. plastic tub UPC: 46567-02382 Ingredients: rehydrated skimmed milk, sugar, coconut oil, glucose syrup, pure pistachio paste, whole roasted pistachios, milk proteins, mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifiers), sodium alginate and carob bean gum (thickeners), artificial flavoring, cupric chlorophyllins and turmeric extract (for color). Raley's, West Sacramento, CA
Reason for recall
Firm was notified by manufacturer in Italy that Pistachio Gelato contained the color sodium copper chlorophyllins (SCC), which is not authorized by FDA as a color additive for this product type.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1489-2018 |
| Date reported | May 30, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 15, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Raley's Family of Fine Stores |
| Firm location | Broderick, CA |
| Affected scope | 5,460 units |
| Distribution | CA, NV |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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