DEOLEO USA, Inc. recalls Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.5 oz. and Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.5 oz., packaged in glass bottles.

Recall date

February 12, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

F-0736-2016

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

DEOLEO USA, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Throughout the US in the following states: MA, OH, WI, IN, MS, AR, OK, MO, AZ, AL, NM, TX, FL, IA, ME, IL, VA, NY, PA, GA

Why it was recalled

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.

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.5 oz. and Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.5 oz., packaged in glass bottles.