CLASS III Food recall · Reported 30 May 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Raley's Pistachio Gelato recalled by Raley's Family of Fine Stores
Raley's Family of Fine Stores is recalling Raley's Pistachio Gelato, distributed in California, Nevada. The recall was initiated on 15 Mar 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
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-1489-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79736
- Recalling firm
- Raley's Family of Fine Stores, Broderick, CA
- Brand
- Raley's
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Mar 2018
- FDA classified
- 22 May 2018
- Reported
- 30 May 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
Timeline
| 15 Mar 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 May 2018 | Classified by FDA | +68 days |
| 30 May 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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.
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
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
Where it was distributed
CA, NV
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
All lots
Where was it sold?
CA, NV
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 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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