DEOLEO USA recalls Bertolli and Carapelli extra virgin olive oils due to trace pesticides detected in US olive oil. No harm to consumers but products must be discarded.
The product is being recalled due to the detection of trace amounts of two pesticides, Trifloxystrobin and Tebuconazole, that do not have a tolerance in the US for olive oil.
DEOLEO USA is recalling Bertolli 8.5 oz. and Carapelli 25.5 oz. extra virgin olive oils because they contain trace pesticides that are not allowed in US olive oil. This means the products must be discarded to avoid potential health risks.
The olive oil contains trace amounts of two pesticides, Trifloxystrobin and Tebuconazole, which are not permitted in US olive oil. These pesticides can cause health issues if consumed in large quantities over time, though the amounts detected are very small.
Owners of Bertolli 8.5 oz. or Carapelli 25.5 oz. glass bottles are affected. People who consume these products may be at risk due to the pesticides.
Check for Bertolli 8.5 oz. or Carapelli 25.5 oz. glass bottles. The product codes 5251R, 5351R, and 5551R are also associated with this recall.
Remove and safely dispose of the recalled olive oil bottles.
The pesticides are not allowed in US olive oil, but the trace amounts detected are very small and unlikely to cause harm. However, the products must be discarded as a precaution.
Check for Bertolli 8.5 oz. or Carapelli 25.5 oz. glass bottles with product codes 5251R, 5351R, or 5551R.
No, the hazard is only related to potential health effects from pesticides, not physical injury or fire.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bertolli to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0736-2016 — Bertolli Bertolli Hello, I own a Bertolli that is covered by recall F-0736-2016 from Bertolli. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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