Alcas Gelato Ice Cream is being recalled over concerns of potential foreign material contamination. The issue stems from the packaging, as the compostable tubs the ice cream is sold in may have fragmented, potentially introducing compostable materials into the product. This poses a choking hazard to consumers.
The recall, issued by Alcas USA Corp of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, rather than the regular recall page. As of the recall notice, there has been no information regarding reported illnesses or injuries linked to the contamination.
The product was sold at the retail level in the United States, the Cayman Islands, and Canada. Specifically, the recalled item is Alcas Gelato Ice Cream sold in compostable tubs, labeled “Vaschetta Accoppiata Compostabile.” The gelato is available in four sizes:
- 350 grams/500 CC (16.90 fluid ounces)
- 500 grams/750 CC (25.36 fluid ounces)
- 750 grams/1000 CC (33.81 fluid ounces)
- 1000 grams/1500 CC (50.72 fluid ounces)
The specific codes associated with the affected tubs are:
- 305002070 YETI BIO GR350/CC450
- 305002080 YETI BIO GR500/CC650
- 305002090 YETI BIO GR750/CC900
- 305002100 YETI BIO GR1000/CC1250
A total of 834 tubs are included in the recall.
Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it. Instead, they can dispose of the product in a secure trash receptacle or return it to the store for a full refund.
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