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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-1489-2018/FDA enforcement
Raley's Family of Fine Stores·Food·Mar 15, 2018

Raley's Pistachio Gelato

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    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…

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, NVMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameRaley's Family of Fine Stores
Recalling firmRaley's Family of Fine StoresBroderick, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • All lots
Distribution area
CANV

CA, NV

United States

Quantity affected5, 460 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 30, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1489-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Raley's Family of Fine Stores initiated this food recall on March 15, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: 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. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, NV.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: 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.

Raley's Pistachio Gelato was made or distributed by Raley's Family of Fine Stores in Broderick, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1489-2018, dated May 30, 2018.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Raley's Pistachio Gelato recall?

Raley's Family of Fine Stores recalled Raley's Pistachio Gelato in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1489-2018. 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…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Raley's Family of Fine Stores recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1489-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.