Leo Leo Gel: Raspberry Sorbet Pans Recall Due to Hepatitis A Risk
Leo Leo Gelato recalls Raspberry Sorbet 5L and 4L pans from 2013 due to possible hepatitis A contamination. Consumers should check product details and contact the company for guidance.
Lower-risk recall
Leo Leo Gelato is recalling gelato and sorbetto because they contain frozen strawberries that may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus.
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What happened, in plain English
Leo Leo Gelato is recalling raspberry sorbet pans from 2013 because they may contain hepatitis A virus from frozen strawberries. This poses a foodborne illness risk if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22970-leo-leo-gel-raspberry-sorbet-pans-recall-due-to-hepatitis.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22970-leo-leo-gel-raspberry-sorbet-pans-recall-due-to-hepatitis · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1684-2017
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“Leo Leo Gel: Raspberry Sorbet Pans Recall Due to Hepatitis A Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22970-leo-leo-gel-raspberry-sorbet-pans-recall-due-to-hepatitis. Based on FDA recall #F-1684-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1684-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The gelato may contain frozen strawberries contaminated with hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A is a foodborne illness that can cause liver inflammation and jaundice, but it's typically not life-threatening.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the 5-liter and 4-liter raspberry sorbet pans from Leo Leo Gelato in 2013. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 5-liter or 4-liter raspberry sorbet pans labeled as 'Leo Leo Gelato' from 2013. The product was sold in 2013.
- Brand
Leo Leo Gelato- Category
Food
All 10 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
US
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-1678-2017 | Strawberry Cream gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans; 1037 |
| F-1679-2017 | Strawberry White Chocolate gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans; 1063 |
| F-1680-2017 | Blackberry Cabernet gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans; 2017 |
| F-1681-2017 | Blackberry Sorbet, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans; 2016 |
| F-1682-2017 | Mixed Berries gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans; 2015 |
| F-1683-2017 | Raspberry Chip gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans; 2014 |
| F-1684-2017 | Raspberry Sorbet, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans; 2013 |
| F-1685-2017 | Strawberry Basil gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans; 2010 |
| F-1686-2017 | Strawberry Nutella gelato, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans; 2055 |
| F-1687-2017 | Strawberry Sorbet, 5 Liter & 4 Liter pans; 2009 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for 5-liter or 4-liter raspberry sorbet pans from Leo Leo Gelato sold in 2013.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 5 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The recall states the product may contain hepatitis A virus, so it is not safe to consume. Consumers should not eat the product.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1684-2017 (October 26, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1684-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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