CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Bindi USA Vanilla Bean Gelato Container recalled by Bindi North America

Bindi North America is recalling Bindi USA Vanilla Bean Gelato Container, distributed in Illinois. The recall was initiated on 8 Apr 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codescatalog 7606 Lot #s 6036 / 6040 / 6050

Quantity recalled373 tubs

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0555-2017
FDA event ID: 73889
Recalling firm: Bindi North America, Belleville, NJ
Brand: Bindi USA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 8 Apr 2016
FDA classified: 5 Dec 2016
Reported: 14 Dec 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

Timeline

8 Apr 2016	Recall initiated by company
5 Dec 2016	Classified by FDA	+241 days
14 Dec 2016	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Gelato may contain strands or strings of plastic or have a cracked lid.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Bindi USA Vanilla Bean Gelato 1.24 Gal Container (4.8 L) UPC 815073016557

Where it was distributed

Illinois

Questions about this recall

Is Bindi USA Vanilla Bean Gelato Container recalled?

Yes. Bindi North America recalled Bindi USA Vanilla Bean Gelato Container on 8 Apr 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0555-2017.

Why was it recalled?

Gelato may contain strands or strings of plastic or have a cracked lid.

Which lots are affected?

catalog 7606 Lot #s 6036 / 6040 / 6050

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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